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Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

• Testing of Hypothesis:

• What analytical tests could you perform? How do you confirm the sources for your information are reliable?
• What fraud risk inquiries are necessary? How could they be used to test your fraud hypothesis?
• What additional evidence-gathering procedures could you perform based on the response to inquiries? Support your response with examples.
• Analyze the financial information (Wayland_AP excel file) for anomalies and potential signs of fraud. What conclusions can you draw?
• What data analysis tools did you use? Why did you opt for these tools in particular?
• What online resources could you use to test the hypothesis, particularly related to the fraud suspect?