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Scheme mapping

Definition

The step in a fraud risk assessment that connects each identified fraud scheme to the specific business process, sub-process, and control environment where it could occur. Scheme mapping converts a general list of fraud possibilities into actionable targets for control evaluation.

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  • The Fraud Risk Assessment ProcessThe step in a fraud risk assessment that connects each identified fraud scheme to the specific business process, sub-process, and control environment where it...

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