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As auditing became more digitized and scrutinized, companies attempting to fabricate invoices faced a multitude of potential pitfalls. Digital records provided an unyielding trail to assess discrepancies, and any imbalance in financial documents became an immediate red flag for officials.
Instead of creating fictitious transactions, wealthier individuals adjusted their approach by relying on partially truthful transactions. They established real but advantageous dealings, crafting paper trails that could hold up under scrutiny. This shift required the expertise of flexible accountants who could navigate regulations skillfully, ensuring that all invoices justified the transactions commercially.