According to the fraud triangle, "opportunity" exists when there is a loophole in the internal control environment. The fraud triangle is a model that explains the factors that lead to fraudulent behavior, consisting of three components: motivation (or pressure), opportunity, and rationalization. Opportunity refers to the ability of an individual to commit fraud, which often arises from weak internal controls or a lack of oversight.
According to the fraud triangle,
exists when there is a loophole in the internal control environment.
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