How to Assess Fraud Risk in an Internal Audit

Identify where opportunity, pressure and weak oversight create fraud exposure — mapping who can initiate, approve and conceal transactions, then testing the most plausible fraud scenarios.

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What you'll find inside

Why fraud risk assessment matters and the outcome to aim for
A six-step approach from identifying vulnerable assets and payment flows to discussing residual fraud risk with management
How to consider incentives, override opportunities, prior incidents and whistleblowing in your assessment
An auditor prompt and a quality check to test whether your evidence supports the conclusion
Worked example: a fake vendor used to divert payments, with targeted tests for rapid first payments and shared bank accounts
Quick reference with practical reminders and a five-question mini self-check

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Internal Auditors
Senior Internal Auditors
Audit Managers
Finance Auditors
Compliance Professionals

Resource information

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Pages:: 6
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