Consider the adage: "In order to catch a criminal, you must think like a criminal." This applies to those in law enforcement and to auditing and forensic accounting. Keep this concept in mind as you e

Consider the adage: "In order to catch a criminal, you must think like a criminal." This applies to those in law enforcement and to auditing and forensic accounting. Keep this concept in mind as you explore the discussion activity this week.

Instructions

Pretend that you are a would-be criminal working in the IT department of a company or other organization. Assume that you have the pressure, opportunity, and rationalization necessary to perpetrate fraud. Address the following two elements: 

• Create a scenario in which you attempt to breach the company's information system in order to commit financial fraud. Explain how and why your scheme might work.
• Identify two internal controls, one preventative control and one detective control, that would quickly prevent or uncover the potential fraud.