Researchers and practioners agree on the importance of forensic accountants’ understanding the elements of fraud which include opportunity, incentive, and rationalization (Buckhoff, 2004; Houck et al., 2006;
http://www.osa.state.mn.us/default.aspx?page= 20090724.057). Wolfe and Hermanson, (2004) also believe in the importance of the fraud diamond which includes incentive, opportunity, and rationalization but suggest considering a fourth element. Instead, the authors indicated the forensic accountant should be familiar with the four-sided fraud diamond which would also consider an individual’s capability.