strategic assessments. In order to meet these targets, WorldCom began boosting its revenue through a wide range of accounting measures, including drawing down on reserves set aside for expenses. The economic situation at the time was not taken into account when implementing these aggressive accounting measures. Other similar companies were reporting declining revenues. It was identified that the management who were making the aggressive accounting decisions, were also posting the journals to the general
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analyze the situation in Flat Cargo Berhad……………..…8-9 Who is responsible in the fraud of Flat Cargo Berhad ……………………………………..…10-11 Prevention Measures for Fraud ……………………………………………………………….12-13 Detection Measures for Fraud…………………………………………………………...……14-15 Recommendation…………………………………………………………………….……….16-17 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………...……….18-19 References………………………………………………………………………………………..19 Introduction The case is related to one company known as Flat Cargo Berhad (FCB), FCB was one
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succeeding, either making profit or the other way around. The auditors can reveal many problem issues concerning the company’s financial statements and hence to clear these problems. In the case of Flat Cargo Berhad (FCB), the auditors have found some inconsistencies in the accounts of FCB. FCB is an air cargo company, which was listed in Bursa Malaysia on 15th September 2001. It was known to be one of the largest airfreight companies in Malaysia. The company was registered as an investment holding company
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Flat Cargo Berhad: An Auditor’s Conundrum Flat Cargo Berhad (FCB) a well-known and one of the largest air freight companies in Malaysia that operate as air cargo carrier. FCB also registered as an investment holding company with several subsidiaries that operate with the same operating principal of the FCB. Their primary operating principal was to provide air freight transportation which includes air charter and leasing. Started their operation in 1997 and became the only dedicated Intra-Asian overnight
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FLAT CARGO BERHAD: AN AUDITOR’S CONUNDRUM The case portrayed Flat Cargo Berhad (FCB), a public listed company which known as one of the largest air freight companies in Malaysia. FCB was registered as an investment holding company with several subsidiaries where the subsidiaries primarily provides air freight services and aircraft ground handling services. As the only Intra-Asian overnight express cargo operator based in Malaysia, FCB provides air freight transportation involving aircraft charter
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Soong who has found suspicious issues that may lead to fraud upon auditing Flat Cargo Berhad (FCB). He was supposed to report to the audit committee of FCB regarding the audit outcomes. However, Mr. Chuah needed to inform the managing partner of his firm with regards to the findings on the inconsistencies of accounts in FCB. Company Background FCB Cargo Berhad (FCB) was established in 1997 operating primarily as an air cargo carrier. FCB providing freight services to the intra-Asia air market. Its
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their mailing addresses. Perhaps the company had a phantom client. So, Mr. Chuah need to confirm the account receivable whether the address is updated or real address. Besides that, the company should be using positive confirmation letters. Besides, the service agreement should be reviewed & obtain the explanation from FCB. For control procedure, the auditor needs to review periodically the account receivable trial balance especially for large and unusual receivable. Another procedure need to be
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ACT 4197 INTEGRATED CASE STUDY FLAT CARGO BERHAD: AN AUDITORS CONUNDRUM Submit to Prof. Madya Dr Nor Aziah binti Abu Kasim Submit by Ummu Syafiqah binti Yaakob 156756 Lee Liu Kim 157279 Nurhafiza binti Abdul Razak 157458 Tay Yee Joe 159264 Semester 2, 2013/2014 * Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Case Overview 2 3.0 Issues Identified in FCB 4 3.1 Material Misstatements in Financial Statements of FCB 4 3.2 Lack of Internal Control 7 3.3
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Flat Cargo Berhad Presented by: ABDUL RAHMAN BIN YAACOB AFIFAH BINTI HALIM MAZIAH BINTI MOKHTAR MOHAMMAD AZWAN BIN BASHIRUN MOHD ZUBAIR BIN NOR AZMAN AC088467 AC088398 AC088445 AC088323 AC086470 Presented to: SIR AZWAN ABD RASHID NABILAH BINTI SAAD AC088349 INTEGRATED CASE STUDY ACSB 413 INTRODUCTION Company Background 1997 Started operations with 2 aircraft - Boeing 737-200F - Cessna Grand Caravan Operating Primarily -Air cargo carrier Principal activities of FCB Subsidiaries
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I. Executive Summary Flat Cargo Berhad (FCB) is a listed company that provides air cargo carrying services within the Asian region. The company owns five fully owned subsidiaries and the major shareholders of this company is Bangor Berhad. The company’s external auditor is Kencana & Associates where the audit team is led by Mr Chuah Mun Soong. On 5th February 2006, Mr Chuah has been informed by his team that there are some inconsistencies in the accounts of FCB. Therefore he has decided to
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