ABC Club has the following categories of members: PARTICULARS COUNT Maximum Limit (a) Honorary 200 NA (b) Permanent 1400 1600 (c) Members' children 2400 NA (d) Corporate 100 125 (e) Temporary 500 600 The Permanent Member
CS Professional · Internal and Forensic Audit · PYQS · June 2024
ABC Club has the following categories of members: PARTICULARS COUNT Maximum Limit (a) Honorary 200 NA (b) Permanent 1400 1600 (c) Members' children 2400 NA (d) Corporate 100 125 (e) Temporary 500 600 The Permanent Membership is in great demand and there is a waiting list of 20 years for members after application. The limit of 1600 members includes honorary members. For members' children, there is no waiting list and on attaining the age of 21, membership is automatic. The management is of the view that there is a fraud in this area. You have been asked to verify the records of members' children. What action will you recommend against the employees involved in fraudulent activities ?
Answer & Explanation:
Employees involved in fraudulent activities will be subject to legal action under Indian Penal Code. Temporary suspension of employees suspected of involvement in fraud pending further investigation. Ensure that all relevant documents, emails, financial records, and other data are secured and preserved to prevent alteration or destruction. Launch a thorough internal investigation to gather all relevant facts and evidence. This should include reviewing records, conducting interviews, and analysing data. Standing orders of the club will be used to deny promotions and if possible, dismissal from service. An employee may be held personally responsible, without any limitation of liability, for all or any of the liability if he or she was knowingly party to the fraudulent carrying on of business. Discussion and interviews with employees.
Topics: Forensic Audit
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