Why must criminalists and forensic accountants work together at some crime scenes?
A) FASB has published a statement regarding their working together.
B) Sometimes a criminal may arson a building to cover up a financial crime.
C) Insurance companies require a financial audit if arson is expected.
D) Only criminalists are allowed into a crime scene and must gather evidence for the forensic accountant.

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Criminals may use arson as a way to cover up financial crimes, such as destroying records or equipment that could incriminate them. Therefore, criminalists and forensic accountants must work together to identify and investigate any potential financial motives or evidence related to the crime. FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) does not play a direct role in this collaboration, and insurance companies may require a financial audit in some cases, but not necessarily in all situations where arson is suspected. Option D is also incorrect since criminalists and forensic accountants must work together at the crime scene, and the latter cannot rely solely on evidence gathered by the former.

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