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ACFE CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence Exam - Topic 1 Question 115 Discussion

[Ethical Responsibilities of the Fraud Examiner]Terrel, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), unknowingly violates the law one night. Which of the following statements about the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics is TRUE?
D) This conduct would be a violation of the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics.
A) This conduct would be a violation of the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics only if Terrel knew the conduct was illegal.
B) This conduct would be a violation of the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics only if Terrel is arrested.
C) This conduct would not be a violation of the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics under any circumstances.

ACFE CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence Exam - Topic 1 Question 115 Discussion

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Question #: 115
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Terrel, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), unknowingly violates the law one night. Which of the following statements about the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics is TRUE?

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by Terrilyn at Nov 23, 2025, 01:02 AM

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Pearly
5 months ago
But the code is clear. D is the right choice.
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Bettina
5 months ago
I lean towards A. Knowledge should play a role.
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Corazon
5 months ago
No, it doesn't. Ethics are about responsibility.
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Rodolfo
5 months ago
But what if he wasn't aware? Does that change things?
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Wilbert
5 months ago
Agreed! Ignorance isn't an excuse.
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Lynda
6 months ago
I think it's D. Ethics matter, even if he didn't know.
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Shaun
6 months ago
I thought ignorance could be a defense. This is surprising!
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Hildred
6 months ago
B is definitely wrong. Arrest doesn't define ethics!
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Bernadine
7 months ago
Wait, are you sure? What if he really had no clue?
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Mammie
7 months ago
Totally agree, D makes the most sense!
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Zona
7 months ago
D is the correct answer. Ethics matter, even if he didn't know.
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Hildred
7 months ago
Looks like Terrel needs to brush up on his ethics and the law. Maybe he can take a "How to Avoid Accidentally Breaking the Law" seminar.
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Margot
7 months ago
D) This conduct would be a violation of the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics. Terrel should have known better, even if he didn't get caught.
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Lashonda
7 months ago
C) This conduct would not be a violation of the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics under any circumstances. Fraud examiners are human too, and can't be expected to be perfect.
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Chauncey
8 months ago
I vaguely recall that ethical standards apply regardless of intent, but I can't remember the exact wording from the code.
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Lynette
8 months ago
I feel like the ACFE Code emphasizes integrity, so even if he didn't know, it could still be a violation.
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Angelyn
8 months ago
I'm a little unsure on this. The wording about "unknowingly" violating the law makes me think it might not be a violation. But the ACFE code is pretty strict, so D could still be right. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Belen
8 months ago
Easy one! The code is clear that any illegal conduct, even if unintentional, is a violation. Doesn't matter if Terrel was arrested or not. D is the right answer here.
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Shaquana
8 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy here. The question is asking about the ACFE Code, so I need to focus on that. Even if the conduct was unintentional, the code seems to imply that any illegal activity would be a violation. I'm leaning towards D.
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Sherell
8 months ago
I think we practiced a similar question where intent was key. If Terrel didn't know it was illegal, does that really matter?
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Thurman
9 months ago
I remember discussing how intent matters in ethical violations, but I'm not sure if ignorance can be an excuse.
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Phil
9 months ago
D) This conduct would be a violation of the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics. Fraud examiners are held to a higher standard, even when off-duty.
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Valentine
9 months ago
A) This conduct would be a violation of the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics only if Terrel knew the conduct was illegal. Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
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Sophia
9 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I think the key is whether the conduct was truly "unknowing" - if Terrel didn't realize it was illegal, that seems like it should matter. I'll have to weigh the options closely.
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Alpha
10 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. Does the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics really apply to personal conduct outside of work? I'll need to review the code carefully to understand the ethical responsibilities.
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King
4 months ago
I lean towards D. Ethics should always be upheld.
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Kate
4 months ago
So, which option do you think is correct?
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Melda
4 months ago
Yeah, ethics are important all the time, not just at work.
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Von
5 months ago
I think it applies to personal conduct too.
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Olive
9 months ago
Definitely! The code covers all aspects of a CFE's behavior.
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