Question 1

Neutralization is a principal theory of rationalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Under the knucklehead defense,an attorney argues that

Accepted Answer

A)  even though the client has the ability to commit the crime, he or she did not have the intent to do it. 
B)  even if the client was motivated to commit the crime and had the ability to carry it out, he or she did not have the opportunity for it. 
C)  even if the client had the opportunity to commit the crime, he or she did not have an incentive to do it. 
D)  even if the client was motivated to commit the crime and had the opportunity, he or she did not have the ability to carry it out. 
A)  even though the client has the ability to commit the crime, he or she did not have the intent to do it. 
B)  even if the client was motivated to commit the crime and had the ability to carry it out, he or she did not have the opportunity for it. 
C)  even if the client had the opportunity to commit the crime, he or she did not have an incentive to do it. 
D)  even if the client was motivated to commit the crime and had the opportunity, he or she did not have the ability to carry it out.

Question 3

Why should financial crimes meet the "beyond a reasonable doubt" burden of proof standard?

Accepted Answer

A)  because these are victimless 
B)  because these do not involve violent acts 
C)  because it is a criminal offense 
D)  because it is the lowest standard of proof 
A)  because these are victimless 
B)  because these do not involve violent acts 
C)  because it is a criminal offense 
D)  because it is the lowest standard of proof

Question 4

Which of the following is true of neutralization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It proposes rationale as a technique of rationalization. 
B)  Its techniques can only be used in combination, not singly. 
C)  It proposes condemnation as a technique of rationalization. 
D)  It opposes the rational choice theory. 
A)  It proposes rationale as a technique of rationalization. 
B)  Its techniques can only be used in combination, not singly. 
C)  It proposes condemnation as a technique of rationalization. 
D)  It opposes the rational choice theory.

Question 5

List any six characteristics of a typical white-collar fraudster.

Accepted Answer

A typical white-collar fraudster has the

Question 6

Which financial crimes are prosecuted is determined by the local prosecuting attorney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the general theory of crime,which of the following is also necessary in addition to criminal motivation to produce a crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  high rewards 
B)  opportunity 
C)  justifiable reason 
D)  capability 
A)  high rewards 
B)  opportunity 
C)  justifiable reason 
D)  capability

Question 8

Which of the following propositions is reflected by the calculus of fraud?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals will commit fraud when the reward is lower than the product of the probability of getting caught and the perceived gravity of the loss. 
B)  Individuals will commit fraud when the product of the probability of getting caught and the perceived gravity of the loss is greater than the reward. 
C)  Individuals will commit fraud when the product of the probability of getting caught and the perceived gravity of the loss is lesser than the reward. 
D)  Individuals will commit fraud when the perceived gravity of the loss is greater than the product of the probability of getting caught and the reward. 
A)  Individuals will commit fraud when the reward is lower than the product of the probability of getting caught and the perceived gravity of the loss. 
B)  Individuals will commit fraud when the product of the probability of getting caught and the perceived gravity of the loss is greater than the reward. 
C)  Individuals will commit fraud when the product of the probability of getting caught and the perceived gravity of the loss is lesser than the reward. 
D)  Individuals will commit fraud when the perceived gravity of the loss is greater than the product of the probability of getting caught and the reward.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of white-collar crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are often easy and inexpensive to prove. 
B)  These are mostly victimless acts. 
C)  These are not committed by organizational agents. 
D)  These are often a low priority for law enforcement. 
A)  There are often easy and inexpensive to prove. 
B)  These are mostly victimless acts. 
C)  These are not committed by organizational agents. 
D)  These are often a low priority for law enforcement.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the term fraud?

Accepted Answer

A)  use of force to persuade someone to surrender property 
B)  use of one's wealth to gain power and influence decisions 
C)  use of deception to persuade someone to surrender property 
D)  unintentional misrepresentation of financial statements 
A)  use of force to persuade someone to surrender property 
B)  use of one's wealth to gain power and influence decisions 
C)  use of deception to persuade someone to surrender property 
D)  unintentional misrepresentation of financial statements

Neutralization is a principal theory of rationalization.

Under the knucklehead defense,an attorney argues that

Why should financial crimes meet the "beyond a reasonable doubt" burden of proof standard?

Which of the following is true of neutralization?

List any six characteristics of a typical white-collar fraudster.

Which financial crimes are prosecuted is determined by the local prosecuting attorney.

According to the general theory of crime,which of the following is also necessary in addition to criminal motivation to produce a crime?

Which of the following propositions is reflected by the calculus of fraud?

Which of the following statements is true of white-collar crime?

Which of the following best describes the term fraud?

Introduction to the World of Forensic Accounting

The Legal Environment of Forensic Accounting

Screening and Staging Engagements

Gathering Evidence Interviews and Observations

Financial Statements Analysis Reading Between the Lines

Conducting a Fraud Investigation

Transforming Data Into Evidence

Transforming Data Into Evidence

Professional Responsibilities

Fundamentals of Business Valuation

Special Topics

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Exam 6: Fraud and White-Collar Crime

Neutralization is a principal theory of rationalization.

Under the knucklehead defense,an attorney argues that

Why should financial crimes meet the "beyond a reasonable doubt" burden of proof standard?

Which of the following is true of neutralization?

List any six characteristics of a typical white-collar fraudster.

Which financial crimes are prosecuted is determined by the local prosecuting attorney.

According to the general theory of crime,which of the following is also necessary in addition to criminal motivation to produce a crime?

Which of the following propositions is reflected by the calculus of fraud?

Which of the following statements is true of white-collar crime?

Which of the following best describes the term fraud?

Introduction to the World of Forensic Accounting

The Legal Environment of Forensic Accounting

Screening and Staging Engagements

Gathering Evidence Interviews and Observations

Financial Statements Analysis Reading Between the Lines

Conducting a Fraud Investigation

Transforming Data Into Evidence

Transforming Data Into Evidence

Professional Responsibilities

Fundamentals of Business Valuation

Special Topics

Filters