Fraud has impacted the accounting profession by introducing increased regulations. The Surbanes Oxley Act was partly a reaction to accounting fraud.
W. Steve Albrecht has written: 'Fraud examination' -- subject(s): Fraud, Forensic accounting, Prevention, Fraud investigation 'Management Accounting' 'Accounting Concepts & Applications'
By definition fraud, of any kind, is illegal.
Companies that have been accused of accounting fraud include General Electric and Hospital Chain. Both companies were very suspicious, which is the reason why they've been accused of accounting fraud.
Fraud examination and forensic accounting are distinct but somewhat related. Forensic accounting work is done by accountants in anticipation of litigation, which can include fraud, bankruptcy, valuation, and other professional accounting services. On the other hand, fraud examinations can be conducted by either accountants or non-accountants, and refer only to anti-fraud matters.
Simi Kedia has written: 'The economics of fraudulent accounting' -- subject- s -: Accounting fraud, Economic aspects, Economic aspects of Accounting fraud
Mary-Jo Kranacher has written: 'Forensic accounting and fraud examination' -- subject(s): Fraud, Forensic accounting, Prevention, Fraud investigation
Fraud is illegal almost everywhere.
Howard Silverstone has written: 'Fraud 101' -- subject(s): Business, Nonfiction, OverDrive 'Forensic accounting and fraud investigation for non-experts' -- subject(s): Fraud, Forensic accounting, Prevention, Fraud investigation
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Any transaction that involves fraud can be nullified by a court. Fraud is illegal.Any transaction that involves fraud can be nullified by a court. Fraud is illegal.Any transaction that involves fraud can be nullified by a court. Fraud is illegal.Any transaction that involves fraud can be nullified by a court. Fraud is illegal.
Anyone can be sued. The judge will decide if the suit has merit.