In applying audit procedures and evaluating the results of those procedures, auditors may encounter specific information that may raise a question concerning the existence of noncompliance with laws and related party transactions. Indicate whether each of the following is more likely related to noncompliance with a law or a related party transaction.
a. Purchases have been made from a vendor at a price well above the market price for the goods involved.
b. A purchasing agent's spouse has the same name as a major vendor of the company.
c. Unexplained payments have been made to government officials
d. The company exchanged certain real estate property for similar real estate property.
e. A purchasing agent of the company has received large cash payments from a major vendor of the company..