ACFE Exam CFE-Investigation Topic 4 Question 75 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam

Question #: 75
Topic #: 4

Lisa, a fraud examiner at a private company, receives an anonymous call from a potential whistleblower. The whistleblower is hesitant to reveal their identity but will do so if it can be Kept fully confidential. Which of the following statements is MOST ACCURATE?

ALisa may offer the whistleblower full confidentiality because they are not a suspect

BLisa should explain that she will try her best to keep the whistleblower's identity confidential.

CLisa should state that she will not be able to keep the whistleblower's identity confidential because all information must be disclosed to management

DLisa may promise the whistleblower full confidentiality, even if she knows her statement is untrue, because the lie is ultimately beneficial to her employer.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Helaine at Oct 20, 2023, 09:22 PM

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Ryan

13 days ago

But wouldn't it be unethical for Lisa to lie to the whistleblower?

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Carli

14 days ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D.

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Ryan

16 days ago

I think the answer is B.

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