A fraud examiner is investigating a complex kickback scheme allegedly involving a purchasing manager, a vendor, and a junior accounts payable clerk who may have unknowingly processed fraudulent invoices. What is the generally recommended order for interviewing these individuals?
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A
Vendor, then the Accounts Payable Clerk, and finally the Purchasing Manager.
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B
Purchasing Manager, then the Vendor, and finally the Accounts Payable Clerk.
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C
Accounts Payable Clerk, then the Vendor, and finally the Purchasing Manager.
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D
Purchasing Manager, then the Accounts Payable Clerk, and finally the Vendor.