ACFE Exam CFE-Investigation Topic 4 Question 75 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam

Question #: 75
Topic #: 4

Lisa, a fraud examiner at a private company, receives an anonymous call from a potential whistleblower. The whistleblower is hesitant to reveal their identity but will do so if it can be Kept fully confidential. Which of the following statements is MOST ACCURATE?

ALisa may offer the whistleblower full confidentiality because they are not a suspect

BLisa should explain that she will try her best to keep the whistleblower's identity confidential.

CLisa should state that she will not be able to keep the whistleblower's identity confidential because all information must be disclosed to management

DLisa may promise the whistleblower full confidentiality, even if she knows her statement is untrue, because the lie is ultimately beneficial to her employer.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Helaine at Oct 20, 2023, 09:22 PM

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Tiara

1 months ago

I know it's a tricky situation, but Lisa should definitely go with option B. She's not a magician, so she can't promise the full confidentiality the whistleblower wants. Honesty is the best policy, even if it's not the easiest path.

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Whitley

1 months ago

Whoa, option D is a big no-no! Promising confidentiality when you know you can't keep it is a serious breach of ethics. Lisa should never lie, even if it benefits her employer. That's a fast track to getting fired... or worse.

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Whitney

7 days ago

A) Lisa should explain that she will try her best to keep the whistleblower's identity confidential.

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Phyliss

1 months ago

Option C is the way to go. Lisa has to be honest and let the whistleblower know that their identity can't be kept confidential. No point in building false expectations, even if it's the 'nice' thing to do.

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Otis

2 months ago

Confidentiality is crucial for whistleblowers, so I'd go with option A. Lisa shouldn't sacrifice that just because the whistleblower isn't a formal suspect. Unless she's Sherlock Holmes, of course.

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Horace

13 days ago

B) Absolutely, it's important for Lisa to assure the whistleblower that their identity will be protected.

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Sonia

30 days ago

A) That's true, confidentiality is key for whistleblowers to come forward without fear of retaliation.

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Gerardo

1 months ago

B) Lisa should explain that she will try her best to keep the whistleblower's identity confidential.

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Son

1 months ago

A) Lisa may offer the whistleblower full confidentiality because they are not a suspect

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Franchesca

2 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky ethical situation. I think option B is the most accurate - Lisa should be upfront that she'll try her best to keep the whistleblower's identity confidential, but can't make any absolute guarantees.

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