ACFE Exam CFE-Investigation Topic 4 Question 99 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam

Question #: 99
Topic #: 4

A fraud examiner contacts a witness regarding an interview. If the respondent says. 'I'm too busy." how should the fraud examiner react?

AExplain that the respondent will be subject to discipline if they do not participate

BStress that the interview will be short.

CCaution the witness that avoidance of the interview will be considered suspicious.

DInquire about a more convenient time

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Suggested Answer: B

by Phung at Sep 18, 2024, 02:42 PM

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Emogene

7 months ago

Haha, 'I'm too busy' - that's the oldest excuse in the book! Option D is definitely the way to go.

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Soledad

6 months ago

C: Let me know when you're available, and we can set something up.

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Maile

6 months ago

B: Sure, I can make time for the interview.

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Jeannetta

6 months ago

A: Can we schedule a time that works better for you?

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Fidelia

7 months ago

Option A sounds a bit heavy-handed. We want the witness to feel comfortable, not coerced.

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Keneth

6 months ago

C) Caution the witness that avoidance of the interview will be considered suspicious.

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Freeman

6 months ago

B) Stress that the interview will be short.

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Lura

6 months ago

D) Inquire about a more convenient time

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Leatha

7 months ago

I think stressing that the interview will be short could also help convince the witness to participate.

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Stevie

7 months ago

I agree with Hayley. It's important to be flexible with scheduling the interview.

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Hayley

7 months ago

I think the fraud examiner should inquire about a more convenient time.

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Arlette

7 months ago

I'd go with D as well. It's important to accommodate the witness's schedule and concerns, not force the issue.

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Frank

6 months ago

B) Stress that the interview will be short.

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Tawna

6 months ago

D) Inquire about a more convenient time

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Tegan

7 months ago

A) Explain that the respondent will be subject to discipline if they do not participate

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Bethanie

7 months ago

Definitely D. Pushing too hard or threatening the witness is only going to make them more resistant. Building trust is key.

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Mike

7 months ago

Fraud Examiner: Great, let's find a time that works for both of us.

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Oliva

7 months ago

Witness: Yes, that would be better.

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Ludivina

7 months ago

Fraud Examiner: Can we schedule a more convenient time for you?

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Matilda

7 months ago

Witness: I'm too busy.

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Dwight

8 months ago

I think option D is the best approach. Flexibility and understanding go a long way in getting a witness to cooperate.

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Monroe

7 months ago

Yes, that would be better. Thank you.

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Serita

7 months ago

Can we schedule a more convenient time for you?

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Maynard

7 months ago

I'm too busy.

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