4 . Use at least four ( 4 ) quality academic resources in this assignment . Note : Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources .
5 . Review the audit report issued by the external auditing firm from the company ’ s Website for the year it was accused of fraud . Then , determine whether the external auditors were negligent in preparing the audit report for the company . Formulate an opinion regarding which Internal Control was deficient or what GAAP was violated . Defend your position .
6 . Determine what provision ( s ) of SOX was / were violated in the health care fraud case in question . Indicate whether or not SOX adequately provides sanctions to deter the behavior or if changes are needed to the regulations to remedy the issue ( s ) and thus ensure compliance .
7 . Based on the fraudulent activity that occurred , recommend two ( 2 ) improvements to the internal control environment to reduce those occurrences . Provide detailed recommendations .
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