Assessing fraud risks – Valuation professionals factor fraud into the valuation equation

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Abstract: When fraud strikes, it can have a major impact on a company’s value. An important part of the business valuation process is identifying potential fraud risks and gauging whether management has taken appropriate action to mitigate those risks. This article explains how valuation professionals conduct a fraud risk assessment that’s customized based on the subject company’s size and industry, as well as what to do when fraud risks materialize.