Which of the Following Situations Provides the Most Likely Indication

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations provides the most likely indication that fraud exists?

• A) Exelon Corporation's earnings per share this quarter is 10% higher than last quarter.
• B) Quantum Corporation's sales this year is 20% higher than last year's sales.
• C) Papillon Product Inc.'s profits have increased each for the last 5 years, but its cash reserves have decreased steadily in the same time period.
• D) Bobadilla Bookstores opened 10 new stores during the most recent quarter.

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