Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-2006
Source Publication
Journal of Forensic Accounting
Source ISSN
1524-5586
Abstract
Research shows that fraudulent activity affecting the financial statements is more prevalent than ever despite the increased attention devoted to the prevention and detection of fraud by companies and professional accountants. Fraud is a critical issue for preparers and users of financial statements, as well as auditors. Each group’s association and involvement with the financial statements is from a slightly different perspective. Even though all individuals in the financial reporting process share the responsibility for the integrity of the financial statements, different perspectives of fraud can and do affect each group’s interpretation of fraudulent activity and responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud. Accordingly, two questions must be asked: What constitutes fraud, and who is responsible for the detection of fraud? This paper examines the similarities and differences in the definition of fraud, as documented by ten professional organizations, as well as who is responsible for fraud detection.
Recommended Citation
Akers, Michael D. and Gissel, Jodi L., "What Is Fraud and Who Is Responsible?" (2006). Accounting Faculty Research and Publications. 29.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/account_fac/29
Comments
Published version. Journal of Forensic Accounting, Vol. 7, No. 1 (June 2006): 247-256. Permalink. © 2006 R. T. Edwards, Inc.
The author of this document, Jodi L. Gissel, published under the name Jodi L. Bellovary at the time of publication.