Question

the three main components of the fraud triangle are:

a. motive, opportunity, and rationalization.

b. opportunity, motive, and lack of ethics.

c. rationalization, opportunity, and greed.

d. none of the above.

Explanation:

The fraud triangle in business (specifically in accounting/auditing context) has three components: motive (or pressure), opportunity, and rationalization. Option A matches this, while B has "lack of ethics" (not a component), C has "greed" (a type of motive, not a distinct component), and D is incorrect as A is correct.

Answer:

A. motive, opportunity, and rationalization.