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ACFE CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence Exam - Topic 3 Question 124 Discussion

Sycamore Inc. has a simple organizational structure with few specialized departments. The structure of Sycamore Inc. increases the likelihood that fraud will go undetected within the organization.
A) True
B) False

ACFE CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence Exam - Topic 3 Question 124 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence exam
Question #: 124
Topic #: 3
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Sycamore Inc. has a simple organizational structure with few specialized departments. The structure of Sycamore Inc. increases the likelihood that fraud will go undetected within the organization.

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Suggested Answer: A

Simple organizational structures often suffer from lack of segregation of duties and fewer levels of oversight. According to the ACFE Manual:

''A simple or poorly designed structure can inhibit accountability and effective oversight. Lack of defined roles and responsibilities can increase the likelihood that fraud will go undetected.''


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Ula
10 hours ago
I think it's false, a simple structure can also mean faster communication.
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Maryann
6 days ago
Totally agree, fewer departments can lead to less oversight.
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Rosendo
11 days ago
I feel like there might be exceptions, but overall, I lean towards A being correct based on what we studied.
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Mila
16 days ago
This seems similar to a practice question we did about organizational structures and fraud risks. I think the answer is A.
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Shanda
21 days ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think we covered that fewer departments could mean fewer checks and balances.
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Nida
26 days ago
I remember discussing how a simple structure can lead to less oversight, which might make fraud easier to commit.
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