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FRAUD RISK [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- at the overall financial statement level
1, record 1, English, at%20the%20overall%20financial%20statement%20level
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weak candidates provided a generic external audit planning memo, which included a discussion of risks of material misstatement at the overall financial statement level. As a result, weak candidates struggled to provide factors that increased the risk of fraud... 1, record 1, English, - at%20the%20overall%20financial%20statement%20level
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- au niveau des états financiers pris dans leur ensemble
1, record 1, French, au%20niveau%20des%20%C3%A9tats%20financiers%20pris%20dans%20leur%20ensemble
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- au niveau des états financiers considérés globalement 2, record 1, French, au%20niveau%20des%20%C3%A9tats%20financiers%20consid%C3%A9r%C3%A9s%20globalement
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les candidats faibles ont présenté [une note] de planification de l'audit externe générique, qui comprenait une analyse des risques d'anomalies significatives au niveau des états financiers pris dans leur ensemble. Ils ont donc eu du mal à présenter des facteurs qui augmentaient le risque de fraude [...] 1, record 1, French, - au%20niveau%20des%20%C3%A9tats%20financiers%20pris%20dans%20leur%20ensemble
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Government Accounting
- Offences and crimes
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- potential fraud risk factor
1, record 2, English, potential%20fraud%20risk%20factor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Employees will justify their actions in committing ESG(environmental, social and governance) fraud the same way they do when committing financial fraud. "No one gets hurt;" "it's not a big deal;" and "it's for the greater good of the company" are common rationales. And with remuneration increasingly linked to ESG performance, personal hardship is a potential fraud risk factor at every level of an organization. 2, record 2, English, - potential%20fraud%20risk%20factor
Record 2, Key term(s)
- potential fraud-risk factor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Comptabilité publique
- Infractions et crimes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- facteur de risque de fraude potentiel
1, record 2, French, facteur%20de%20risque%20de%20fraude%20potentiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-08-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Government Accounting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- potential fraud risk
1, record 3, English, potential%20fraud%20risk
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A fraud risk assessment is an assessment conducted over the areas of the organization where there is potential fraud risk. Auditors examine company assets, financial documentation, and disclosures. This process seeks to identify fraud risks to the organization... 1, record 3, English, - potential%20fraud%20risk
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- risque de fraude potentiel
1, record 3, French, risque%20de%20fraude%20potentiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2024-08-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- risk assessment procedure
1, record 4, English, risk%20assessment%20procedure
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Risk assessment procedures [are] audit procedures performed to obtain an understanding of the entity and its environment, including the entity's internal control, to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, at the financial statement and assertion levels. 2, record 4, English, - risk%20assessment%20procedure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
risk assessment procedure: designation usually used in the plural. 3, record 4, English, - risk%20assessment%20procedure
Record 4, Key term(s)
- risk assessment procedures
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- procédure d'évaluation des risques
1, record 4, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20risques
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- procédure d'appréciation des risques 2, record 4, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27appr%C3%A9ciation%20des%20risques
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] procédures d'évaluation des risques [sont des] procédures d'audit mises en œuvre pour acquérir une compréhension de l'entité et de son environnement, y compris de son contrôle interne, dans le but d'identifier et d'évaluer les risques d'anomalies significatives, que celles-ci résultent de fraudes ou d'erreurs, aux niveaux des états financiers et des assertions. 3, record 4, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20risques
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
procédure d'évaluation des risques; procédure d'appréciation des risques : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 4, record 4, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20risques
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
procédure d'appréciation des risques : Le terme «appréciation des risques» a été en usage dans les normes d'audit canadiennes jusqu'en décembre 2010, date à laquelle un consensus international a entériné l'emploi de la désignation «évaluation des risques». 4, record 4, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20risques
Record 4, Key term(s)
- procédures d'évaluation des risques
- procédures d'appréciation des risques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2024-07-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations
- Accounting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- potential fraud
1, record 5, English, potential%20fraud
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In order to perform effective risk assessment procedures, auditors are reminded to consider all three conditions that provide clues to the existence of a potential fraud. Forensic accountants often refer to these conditions as the "fraud triangle"... 2, record 5, English, - potential%20fraud
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion
- Comptabilité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fraude potentielle
1, record 5, French, fraude%20potentielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour mettre en œuvre des procédures d'évaluation des risques efficaces, les auditeurs ne doivent pas oublier [de] tenir compte de l'ensemble des trois conditions qui constituent des indices de l'existence d'une fraude potentielle. Les juricomptables désignent fréquemment ces trois conditions comme constituant «le triangle de la fraude» [...] 1, record 5, French, - fraude%20potentielle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2024-07-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Management Control
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fraud risk assessment
1, record 6, English, fraud%20risk%20assessment
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- FRA 2, record 6, English, FRA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A fraud risk assessment is an assessment conducted over the areas of the organization where there is potential fraud risk. Auditors examine company assets, financial documentation, and disclosures. This process seeks to identify fraud risks to the organization — both internal and external fraud — analyze those risks, and develop an action plan for mitigating or controlling those risks. 3, record 6, English, - fraud%20risk%20assessment
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de gestion
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- évaluation des risques de fraude
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9valuation%20des%20risques%20de%20fraude
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ERF 1, record 6, French, ERF
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2024-07-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Administration
- Management Control
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Fraud Risk Management Program
1, record 7, English, Fraud%20Risk%20Management%20Program
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- FRMP 2, record 7, English, FRMP
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- FRM Program 3, record 7, English, FRM%20Program
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] FRM Program will be launching targeted fraud risk assessments, while also providing [an] introductory fraud awareness course on the [Defence Learning Network]. 3, record 7, English, - Fraud%20Risk%20Management%20Program
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Fraud Risk Management Programme
- FRM Programme
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
- Administration militaire
- Contrôle de gestion
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Programme de gestion des risques de fraude
1, record 7, French, Programme%20de%20gestion%20des%20risques%20de%20fraude
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- PGRF 2, record 7, French, PGRF
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Programme de GRF 3, record 7, French, Programme%20de%20GRF
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le Programme de GRF [...] lancera des évaluations ciblées des risques de fraude, tout en proposant un [...] cours d'introduction sur la sensibilisation à la fraude au moyen du Réseau d'apprentissage de la défense. 3, record 7, French, - Programme%20de%20gestion%20des%20risques%20de%20fraude
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2024-07-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fraud risk management
1, record 8, English, fraud%20risk%20management
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- FRM 2, record 8, English, FRM
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fraud risk management involves assessing the risk of the various types of fraud to which [an organization] is vulnerable, both internally and externally. Fraud risk management is therefore of crucial importance to the financial security and reputation of an organization. 3, record 8, English, - fraud%20risk%20management
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gestion des risques de fraude
1, record 8, French, gestion%20des%20risques%20de%20fraude
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- GRF 1, record 8, French, GRF
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2024-07-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Management Control
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- fraud risk management program
1, record 9, English, fraud%20risk%20management%20program
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the objectives of a fraud risk management program are distinct and separate from those of an enterprise risk management program.... Fraud risk management programs... focus on issues pertaining to fraud, misconduct, noncompliance, and malpractice across all areas of business. 2, record 9, English, - fraud%20risk%20management%20program
Record 9, Key term(s)
- fraud risk management programme
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de gestion
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- programme de gestion des risques de fraude
1, record 9, French, programme%20de%20gestion%20des%20risques%20de%20fraude
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2024-07-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Management Control
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- fraud risk factor
1, record 10, English, fraud%20risk%20factor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... auditors identify and evaluate fraud risk factors... Fraud risk factors are often classified based on three conditions :(1) incentives/pressures to commit fraud,(2) perceived opportunities to commit fraud, and(3) an ability to rationalize fraudulent actions. 2, record 10, English, - fraud%20risk%20factor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de gestion
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- facteur de risque de fraude
1, record 10, French, facteur%20de%20risque%20de%20fraude
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les auditeurs identifient et évaluent les facteurs de risque de fraude [...] Les facteurs de risque de fraude sont souvent classés en fonction de trois conditions : 1) les incitatifs et les pressions à commettre des fraudes, 2) les occasions perçues de commettre des fraudes, et 3) la capacité de rationaliser des actes frauduleux. 1, record 10, French, - facteur%20de%20risque%20de%20fraude
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2022-11-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- field auditor
1, record 11, English, field%20auditor
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A field auditor is responsible for traveling to off-site locations, investigating areas of concern, and formulating risk assessments. Field auditors routinely evaluate employee compliance with company policies, investigate any discrepancies found, and document them for action by management. A field auditor is more likely to have a specific area of expertise, such as auditing inventory or examining fraud issues. 2, record 11, English, - field%20auditor
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- auditeur sur place
1, record 11, French, auditeur%20sur%20place
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- auditrice sur place 2, record 11, French, auditrice%20sur%20place
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- vérificateur sur place 3, record 11, French, v%C3%A9rificateur%20sur%20place
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- vérificatrice sur place 4, record 11, French, v%C3%A9rificatrice%20sur%20place
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
auditeur sur place; auditrice sur place : le Bureau de la traduction du gouvernement du Canada recommande l'usage des termes «auditeur» et «auditrice» comme équivalents de l'anglais «auditor» dans le domaine de la comptabilité (REC-13/2013-02). 2, record 11, French, - auditeur%20sur%20place
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2019-05-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Food Safety
- Collaboration with the FAO
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- defect action point
1, record 12, English, defect%20action%20point
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- DAP 2, record 12, English, DAP
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A point, step or procedure at which control can be applied and a defect can be prevented, eliminated or reduced to acceptable level, or a fraud risk eliminated... 3, record 12, English, - defect%20action%20point
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Salubrité alimentaire
- Collaboration avec la FAO
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- point de contrôle des défauts
1, record 12, French, point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20d%C3%A9fauts
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2012-09-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Offences and crimes
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- affiliate fraud
1, record 13, English, affiliate%20fraud
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- associate fraud 2, record 13, English, associate%20fraud
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bogus activity generated by an affiliate in an attempt to generate illegitimate, unearned revenue. 2, record 13, English, - affiliate%20fraud
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After the fact, affiliate fraud can sometimes be spotted by checking activity logs for unusual patterns. Proactive protection may involve manually approving affiliate applications, although this minimization of fraud must be balanced against the risk of losing legitimate, productive affiliates who don’t want to wait for approval. 2, record 13, English, - affiliate%20fraud
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- fraude d'un associé
1, record 13, French, fraude%20d%27un%20associ%C3%A9
proposal, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2007-03-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- high risk analysis team
1, record 14, English, high%20risk%20analysis%20team
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- HRA team 1, record 14, English, HRA%20team
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High risk analysis(HRA) teams were also established to conduct further in-depth risk assessment on the information provided by registrants. These teams use data interrogation software applications to highlight GST [goods and services tax] accounts that exhibit characteristics indicative of fraud. 1, record 14, English, - high%20risk%20analysis%20team
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- équipe chargée de l'analyse du risque élevé
1, record 14, French, %C3%A9quipe%20charg%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27analyse%20du%20risque%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des équipes chargées de l'analyse du risque élevé ont également été établies pour effectuer une évaluation plus approfondie du risque lié aux renseignements fournis par les inscrits. Ces équipes utilisent des applications logicielles d'interrogation de données pour faire ressortir les comptes de TPS [taxe sur les produits et services] qui présentent les caractéristiques d'une fraude. 1, record 14, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20charg%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27analyse%20du%20risque%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-07-28
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- victim of fraud
1, record 15, English, victim%20of%20fraud
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Taking steps to protect your debit card and PIN [personal identification number] will help reduce your risk of being a victim of fraud. 2, record 15, English, - victim%20of%20fraud
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- victime de fraude
1, record 15, French, victime%20de%20fraude
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En prenant des mesures pour protéger votre carte de débit et votre NIP [numéro d'identification personnel], vous réduirez le risque d'être victime d'une fraude. 2, record 15, French, - victime%20de%20fraude
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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