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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.