A firm's accountant makes a payment to a fictitious company for goods that were never received. She then endorses the check for payment and pockets the money. If she is caught, with which crime will she probably be charged?

A. kiting
B. tagging
C. fraud
D. embezzlement


Answer: D. embezzlement

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