ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 2 Question 93 Discussion

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Question #: 93
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following is TRUE of a well-written fraud examination report?

AThe details of witness interviews should be reported in a separate memorandum.

BThe report should discuss only the evidence that substantiates the fraud allegation

CAll information provided by witnesses, regardless of relevance, should be included in the report.

DTechnical terms should be included whenever possible to convey professionalism.

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Krystina

3 months ago

Really? I thought all witness info was important.

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Aliza

3 months ago

D is a no-go, clarity over jargon any day!

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King

4 months ago

Wait, C? Why would you include irrelevant info?

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Denny

4 months ago

Totally agree, B makes the most sense!

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Jackie

4 months ago

A is correct, witness details go in a separate memo.

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Dustin

4 months ago

I remember we discussed how using technical terms can sometimes confuse the reader, so I’m not sure if that’s a good practice for reports.

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Mitsue

5 months ago

I feel like including all witness information could clutter the report, but I’m not confident about what’s considered relevant.

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Tracie

5 months ago

I think the report should focus on evidence that supports the fraud claim, but I can't recall if it should exclude other details.

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Elly

5 months ago

I vaguely remember that witness interviews should be summarized, but I'm not sure if they go in a separate memo or the main report.

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Alecia

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to carefully consider each option and think about the best way to communicate the findings effectively.

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Lauran

5 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this. A well-written report should present the evidence objectively, without unnecessary fluff or technical jargon.

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Nichelle

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. Should the report include all witness information, or just the relevant details? I'll have to review my notes to make sure I understand.

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Jennie

5 months ago

Okay, I've got a strategy here. The key is to focus on what makes a report "well-written" - it should be clear, concise, and only include relevant details.

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Cary

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the purpose of a fraud examination report and what information should be included.

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Yoko

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. I'll select the options that seem to be the least critical or most open to interpretation.

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Estrella

10 months ago

If I see the word 'synergistic' in a fraud report, I'm walking out of that exam.

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Lea

10 months ago

I bet the writer of Option D is the same person who thinks using big words makes them sound smarter. Just write clearly, folks!

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Emmett

10 months ago

Option C is just ridiculous. Including every single detail, relevant or not, would make the report unwieldy and difficult to read. A well-written report requires discernment and focus.

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Barrett

8 months ago

Including technical terms may be necessary for clarity, but they shouldn't be overused.

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Lea

9 months ago

I believe the report should be concise and to the point, focusing on key evidence.

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Bulah

9 months ago

I think the report should only include information that is pertinent to the fraud investigation.

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Annabelle

9 months ago

I agree, including irrelevant details would just clutter the report.

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Annelle

10 months ago

I'm torn between A and C. On one hand, witness interview details could be distracting in the main report. But on the other hand, excluding any information could be seen as selective reporting.

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Georgene

8 months ago

I think it's important to include all information provided by witnesses to ensure transparency.

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Marica

9 months ago

C) All information provided by witnesses, regardless of relevance, should be included in the report.

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Tammara

9 months ago

A) The details of witness interviews should be reported in a separate memorandum.

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Lemuel

10 months ago

I disagree with Option D. Using technical terms just for the sake of sounding professional is not the goal of a well-written report. The focus should be on clear and concise communication.

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Laurel

9 months ago

I believe the report should focus on the evidence that supports the fraud allegation, not just any technical terms.

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Valentin

9 months ago

I think including all information from witnesses, even if not relevant, could make the report too cluttered.

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Mirta

10 months ago

I agree with you. The report should be easy to understand for everyone.

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Lavonna

11 months ago

Option B seems the most appropriate. The report should focus on the relevant evidence that supports the fraud allegation, not irrelevant details or witness interviews.

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