Acams Advanced-CAMS-Audit Exam - Topic 4 Question 30 Discussion

Actual exam question for Acams's Advanced-CAMS-Audit exam

Question #: 30
Topic #: 4

When sample testing client transaction records, the auditor finds that a client offered to sell a piece of art on a commission basis. A sale was completed and the purchase price was remitted to the client with less commission. What further investigation should the auditor undertake?

AUpdate the national art registry with the sale price of the art work so that art-based money laundering can be detected.

BPerform enhanced due diligence on the seller and buyer and update client records with findings

CReview procedures for accepting commission sales and determining the buyer's source of funds on a best effort basis

DCommission an external investigator to perform enhanced due diligence on the buyer.
Enhanced due diligence is necessary to identify potential risks associated with high-value transactions such as art sales, a known method for money laundering.
CAMS-Audit guidelines recommend updating client records with findings to maintain transparency and prepare for regulatory scrutiny.
This approach ensures compliance with due diligence requirements and mitigates reputational and financial crime risks.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Terrilyn at May 07, 2026, 10:37 AM

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Hoa

2 days ago

I remember we discussed the importance of enhanced due diligence in high-value transactions, especially with art sales. It seems like B could be the right choice.

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