Why is it important that fraud examiners follow up on even the smallest inconsistencies?

Complete Case Study 1 at the end of Chapter 1 in your textbook and answer the following:

 

  • What clues made Jane believe that fraud was involved?
  • Why is it important that fraud examiners follow up on even the smallest inconsistencies?

While trying to identify possible suspects, fraud examiners researched personal files of all the employees. What sort of things might the fraud examiners have been looking for to help them identify possible suspects?