Payroll shows names of workers who do not exist. Which type of fraud is this most likely?
AAsset misappropriation
BFinancial reporting
CHollywood accounting
DTobashi loss shifting
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Asset misappropriation
Fictitious employees on payroll let staff divert company cash, which is theft of assets.
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