Identify an example of a perceived pressure that can motivate financial statement fraud.
A) The ability to obfuscate the fraud behind complex transactions
B) Failure to meet Wall Street's earnings expectations
C) Rationalizing that all companies use aggressive accounting practices
D) A weak board of directors

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Failure to meet Wall Street's earnings expectations can create pressure on companies to commit financial statement fraud in order to meet or exceed the expected earnings.

Identify an Example of a Perceived Pressure That Can Motivate