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ACFE CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence Exam - Topic 4 Question 85 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence exam
Question #: 85
Topic #: 4
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding government auditors' responsibilities to report evidence of potential fraud uncovered during an audit of a public-sector organization's financial statements?

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Glory
3 months ago
B sounds off, I thought they could report to higher authorities.
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Gail
3 months ago
A can't be right, not all auditors follow the same rules.
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Bette
4 months ago
Wait, are you saying they can report fraud? That seems risky!
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Ezekiel
4 months ago
I think C makes sense too, they have similar standards.
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Sherell
4 months ago
D is definitely true, it varies by jurisdiction!
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Kiera
4 months ago
I recall that government auditors have specific mandates, so D seems to fit what we studied about reporting fraud.
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Arthur
5 months ago
I thought all auditors had to follow the same standards, but now I'm questioning if that applies to government auditors too.
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Evangelina
5 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like there was a practice question that mentioned government auditors have different rules than private auditors.
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Odette
5 months ago
I remember discussing how the reporting requirements can vary based on jurisdiction, so I think D might be correct.
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Melinda
5 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy here. I'll start by ruling out the options that seem too absolute, like "all government auditors" or "legally prohibited." Then I'll focus on the nuances of the different jurisdictions and audit mandates.
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Katie
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident that the requirements for government auditors are not the same as those for private sector auditors. There are likely some unique considerations for the public sector that I'll need to keep in mind.
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Julianna
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure about the reporting requirements for government auditors. I'll need to think this through carefully and try to eliminate the options that don't seem quite right.
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Billye
5 months ago
I think the key here is to focus on the differences between government auditors and private sector auditors. The requirements are likely to vary by jurisdiction, so I'll need to carefully read through the options.
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Deja
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The sprint review is where the team and stakeholders discuss the increment, so I'm guessing the correct answer is C.
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Mary
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know iptables is used for firewall rules, but I'm not 100% sure on the specific command to remove all the rules. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Melina
5 months ago
Whoa, this is a tough situation. I can see both sides - I don't want to jeopardize my friend's chances, but I also don't want there to be any perception of impropriety. I guess I'll have to play it safe and postpone the dinner until after the contract is decided.
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Scot
5 months ago
I keep confusing Azure and IBM Cloud; I feel like both were mentioned in lifecycle management, but which ones specifically?
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Devorah
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is understanding how commercial banks can leverage their deposits to create more credit in the economy. I'm pretty confident I can select the correct answer.
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Jeniffer
10 months ago
Option F: Government auditors can only report fraud if they do a ceremonial dance under a full moon while wearing a clown costume. It's the law, folks.
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Kristel
9 months ago
Option C: Government auditors can choose whether or not to report evidence of potential fraud.
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Audria
9 months ago
Option B: Government auditors are not responsible for reporting evidence of potential fraud.
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Galen
9 months ago
Option A: Government auditors are required to report evidence of potential fraud to the appropriate authorities.
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Edna
10 months ago
Option A? Really? Clearly the person who wrote this question has never met a government auditor. We're a diverse bunch with different rules to follow.
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Anabel
9 months ago
It's important for government auditors to follow strict guidelines when it comes to reporting potential fraud during an audit.
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Chaya
9 months ago
That's right. Government auditors are required to report any evidence of potential fraud to the appropriate authorities.
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Bernardo
10 months ago
Option A is not accurate. Government auditors have specific responsibilities to report evidence of potential fraud uncovered during an audit.
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Naomi
10 months ago
I think Option C is tempting, but we all know government auditors have some unique requirements that set them apart from private sector auditors. Can't just assume they're the same.
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Jerlene
11 months ago
Option B has to be wrong. There's no way government auditors are legally prohibited from reporting fraud - that would be a recipe for disaster!
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Ressie
10 months ago
That's surprising! I would have thought government auditors would have a responsibility to report fraud. Thanks for clarifying.
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Ryan
10 months ago
Option B is actually correct. Government auditors are legally prohibited from reporting evidence of potential fraud uncovered during an audit of a public-sector organization's financial statements.
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Magdalene
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's important for government auditors to follow the specific audit mandate when reporting potential fraud.
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Yuki
11 months ago
Option D seems to be the correct answer. As government auditors, our responsibilities can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific audit mandate. We can't just assume one-size-fits-all when it comes to reporting fraud.
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Alishia
11 months ago
I agree with you, Pansy. The requirements for government auditors to report evidence of potential fraud can vary depending on the jurisdiction.
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Pansy
11 months ago
I think the answer is D.
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