accounting fraud
Definition
The intentional misrepresentation or alteration of accounting records regarding sales, revenues, expenses and other factors for a profit motive such as inflating company stock values, obtaining more favorable financing or avoiding debt obligations. Employees who commit accounting fraud at the request of their employers are subject to personal criminal prosecution.
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