Question

If mistakes or fraudulent reporting behavior are discovered, auditors require the company to correct all significant information before issuing financial statements.

TRUE or FALSE.

Answer 1

The correct answer is True.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of the audit of financial statements, fraud consists of recording intentional errors in the financial statements. The two main fraud categories are: fraudulent financial reports and asset misappropriation.

Fraudulent financial reports are characterized by containing errors or intentional omissions in the amounts with the intention of deceiving users. Most cases of fraudulent financial reports overestimate assets and income or omit financial liabilities and expenses to show higher income.