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ACFE CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence Exam - Topic 4 Question 123 Discussion

At the end of an engagement, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) might provide a report to their client about the information uncovered during the investigation. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the potential privilege that applies to this report?
B) A fraud examiner's report may be privileged from disclosure in certain circumstances, but it does not have an absolute legal privilege.
A) A fraud examiner's report is considered privileged information and is therefore protected from being legally demanded by outside parties.
C) A fraud examiner's report is privileged from disclosure by anyone other than the client.
D) A fraud examiner's report is only privileged from disclosure if the author is also a professional legal advisor.

ACFE CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence Exam - Topic 4 Question 123 Discussion

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Question #: 123
Topic #: 4
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At the end of an engagement, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) might provide a report to their client about the information uncovered during the investigation. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the potential privilege that applies to this report?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Albina at May 27, 2026, 02:07 PM

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Hana
4 days ago
But A seems too strong. What if the court demands it?
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Daron
9 days ago
I lean towards A. Feels safer for the examiner.
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Jerilyn
15 days ago
It makes sense. Not absolute privilege, but some protection.
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Hana
20 days ago
Why B?
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Jerilyn
25 days ago
I think B is the right choice.
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Alishia
1 month ago
D is definitely not true; legal advice isn't required for privilege.
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Paulene
1 month ago
I thought it was fully privileged. Guess I was wrong!
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Edward
1 month ago
Wait, so it’s not always protected? That’s surprising!
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Delmy
2 months ago
Totally agree, it’s not absolute.
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Pa
2 months ago
B is the correct answer. There are conditions for privilege.
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Noah
2 months ago
I’m confused about D; I thought privilege could apply even if the fraud examiner isn’t a lawyer.
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Denae
2 months ago
I think I saw a similar question in our practice tests, and it leaned towards B being correct.
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Vernell
2 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like A is too strong of a statement. Privilege might not be absolute.
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Nichelle
2 months ago
I remember discussing how privilege can vary depending on the circumstances, so I think B might be the right choice.
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