COSO Principle 8: The entity considers the potential for fraud in assessing risks to the achievement of objectives
The assessment of fraud considers fraudulent reporting, possible loss of assets, and corruption resulting from the various ways that fraud and misconduct can occur
The assessment of fraud risks considers incentives and pressures
The assessment of fraud risk considers opportunities for unauthorized acquisition,use, or disposal of assets, altering the entity’s reporting records, or committing other inappropriate acts
The assessment of fraud risk considers how management and other personnel might engage in or justify inappropriate actions
The assessment of fraud risks includes consideration of threats and vulnerabilities that arise specifically from the use of IT and access to information.