Regulatory and Legal Misconduct:
This category includes practices that violate laws or regulations, such as anti-competitive behavior, insider trading, and conflicts of interest.
Why A is Correct:
Fraudulent customer payments are typically categorized under operational or financial fraud, not regulatory and legal misconduct.
Why Other Options are Incorrect:
B, C, and D:These practices involve violations of regulations or legal obligations, directly aligning with regulatory and legal misconduct.
References for All Questions:
ACFE Fraud Examination Guide and related professional standards.
International and jurisdictional auditing standards for public-sector auditors.
COSO and governance frameworks on fraud risk management.
