Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Fraud

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of fraud?

• A)Intent to deceive.
• B)Misrepresentation or intentional omission of significant information.
• C)Taking unfair or dishonest advantage of others for personal gain.
• D)Negligence on the part of executive management.

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Definitions:

Market Risk Premium

The extra return over the risk-free rate that investors require to compensate them for the risk of investing in the stock market.

Risky Investment

An investment that carries a high level of risk of loss, along with the potential for significant returns.

Risk-free Investment

An investment which is thought to have no risk of financial loss, though in reality, such an investment is virtually nonexistent.

Expected Rate of Return

The weighted average of all possible returns for an investment, accounting for the probability of each outcome.