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COSO Fraud Risk Management Guide

Definition

A framework published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission that provides a methodology for identifying, assessing, and responding to fraud risks. Aligned with the COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework. The current edition is 2023.

Related terms

Control gap
A deficiency in the design or operation of a control that leaves a fraud scheme inadequately mitigated. Design gaps exist where no...
Inherent fraud risk
The level of fraud risk present in a business process or transaction type before any controls are applied. Scored on likelihood and...
Residual fraud risk
The level of fraud risk that remains after existing controls are applied and operating. If residual risk exceeds the organisation's risk appetite...
Risk appetite
The amount and type of risk an organisation is willing to accept in pursuit of its objectives, as defined by its governing...
Scheme mapping
The step in a fraud risk assessment that connects each identified fraud scheme to the specific business process, sub-process, and control environment...

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  • The Fraud Risk Assessment ProcessA framework published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission that provides a methodology for identifying, assessing, and respo...

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