Software and Analysis  - Work through the instructions on the  Audit Program

Open the Word document (above) called  Payroll Fraud Audit Instructions. This files contains the steps needed to complete this assignment. Remember you do need to load in the software if you have not done so already and there are videos above to assist you with the software. 

Software and Analysis Requirements:

Based on your use of the software, readings, literature, and the Fraud Examiners Manual analyze the case as follows: 

· Work through the instructions on the  Audit Program section of the instructions using the files indicated and print (print screen) the reports for each part as indicated from the software. Save these images to embed into your final report.

· Embed these printouts into your report under the appropriate section(s). Under each report you are going to analyze your findings such as there were xxx number of records found and xxx number of exceptions, etc.

· Write a list of 4-5 questions you would ask regarding your findings as part of your fraud investigation.

· Identify who you would interview, what questions you would ask which person(s), in what order you would interview the people you selected (job titles are fine like the payroll clerk, CFO, etc) and why you selected those people in that order.

· For the last section of the report you will speculate on what you expect to find as a result of your research analysis and interviews.

· Do you think the issues you found are related to fraud, errors, and/or poor internal controls? If fraud, what  specific laws do you believe were violated?

· Be sure the history file in include or the paper cannot be graded

Writing Requirements:

· 3 pages total (not including title page, abstract or reference page) using the  Payroll Fraud Audit Template  and not more than 4 pages

· Proper APA format on citations and sources

· Minimum of 1 scholarly source