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FRAUD / AUDITING
         Using Benford’s Law





         to reveal journal





         entry irregularities








         Benford’s Law can help uncover indicators of fraud — and

         anomalies that arise from legitimate business practices.

         By Mark J. Nigrini, Ph.D.


         12    |   Journal of Accountancy                                                        September 2022
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