Use the link below to answer the followings questions. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/new-jersey-construction-company-operator-pleads-guilty-tax-crimes-and-bankruptcy-fraud 1. Company and Industry: Identify the
Question:
Use the link below to answer the followings questions.
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/new-jersey-construction-company-operator-pleads-guilty-tax-crimes-and-bankruptcy-fraud
1. Company and Industry: Identify the name of the company involved in the accounting fraud case and the industry it operates in.
2. Nature of Fraud: Describe the nature of the accounting fraud perpetrated by the company. What were the specific actions or misrepresentations that led to the fraudulent financial reporting?
3. Impact on Financial Statements: Analyze how the fraudulent activities impacted the company's financial statements. How did the company's financial position and performance appear misleading due to the fraud?
4. Legal Consequences: Discuss the legal actions taken by the authorities against the company and any individuals involved in the fraud. Were there any criminal charges, fines, or penalties imposed?
5. Ethical Implications: Reflect on the ethical implications of accounting fraud in the business world. How does such fraudulent behavior undermine the integrity of financial reporting and erode investor trust?
6. Preventive Measures: Share your thoughts on preventive measures that companies and accounting professionals can adopt to detect and prevent accounting fraud. How can robust internal controls and ethical corporate culture safeguard against such fraudulent activities?
Managerial Accounting for Managers
ISBN: 978-0073527130
2nd edition
Authors: Eric Noreen, Peter Brewer, Ray Garrison