Learning Goal: I’m working on a business report and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Review the following Excel spreadsheet containing the financial statements of Cloudy Company, Inc., a publicly traded company. The financial statements are adapted from a company that was involved in securities fraud. The alleged perpetrator of the fraud was the founder/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.
Leading up to the fraud allegation, the company had been in existence for a few years. Hence, the attached financial statements include: income statements for years ended 4, 5, and 6; balance sheets or years 5 and 6; and a statement of cash flows for year ended 6.
You’ve been hired as the forensic accountant to investigate whether or not fraud has occurred, and if so, the extent of the fraud. Use the financial statements and information provided in the instructions below to create a detailed fraud investigation report by responding to the following questions/topics:
In addition to the financial statements provided, indicate what other evidence you will use in the course of your investigation. In addition to the CEO, who is the primary suspect, which organizational positions will you interview and in what order you will conduct the interviews? Examples of such positions or representatives include the accountant, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), clerks, and secretary.
Your 8- to 10-page report must be accurate, clear, and detailed. You must include a summary of your findings and support the summary with answers to the above questions. You must cite at least six credible sources to support your points.
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