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Kickback

A kickback is an illegal payment made to secure favorable treatment in procurement or contract decisions. In accounting and auditing, kickbacks represent fraudulent activity that distorts expense records and violates internal controls. Strong compliance systems and audit trails are essential to detect and prevent such unethical practices.

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