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ACFE CFE-Law Exam - Topic 1 Question 61 Discussion

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about the UK Bribery Act?
B) Even if an organization's anti-corruption program complies with the FCPA, it might not be sufficient for the purpose of complying with the UK Bribery Act
A) Like the FCPA the UK Bribery Act contains an explicit exception for facilitating payments
C) Unlike the FCPA. the UK Bribery Act makes it a crime to bribe a foreign public official in connection with international business transactions
D) The UK Bribery Act only exercises jurisdiction over individuals and corporate entities for acts of corruption when the offense occurs outside the United Kingdom

ACFE CFE-Law Exam - Topic 1 Question 61 Discussion

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Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about the UK Bribery Act?

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by Earlean at Jun 12, 2025, 03:50 PM

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Henriette
6 months ago
Definitely agree with B, FCPA isn’t enough for UK laws.
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Jolene
6 months ago
I thought A was true, but I guess not.
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Dominga
6 months ago
Wait, C is a crime? That’s surprising!
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Gail
6 months ago
D seems off, I thought it applied to UK actions too.
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Bettyann
6 months ago
B is spot on, compliance is tricky!
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Rima
7 months ago
I feel like option D is misleading. I thought the UK Bribery Act has jurisdiction over UK entities regardless of where the offense occurs, but I need to double-check that.
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Mila
7 months ago
I’m a bit confused about option C. I thought both acts addressed bribery of foreign officials, but maybe the UK Bribery Act has a different approach?
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Barbra
7 months ago
I think option B sounds right because I recall that compliance with the FCPA doesn't automatically mean compliance with the UK Bribery Act.
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Laura
7 months ago
I remember discussing how the UK Bribery Act is stricter than the FCPA, but I'm not sure if it has exceptions for facilitating payments like the FCPA does.
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Lavelle
8 months ago
I've got this! The UK Bribery Act doesn't have an exception for facilitating payments, unlike the FCPA. And it covers bribery of foreign officials, which the FCPA does. So I'm going with C.
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Georgeanna
8 months ago
Hmm, I remember learning that the UK Bribery Act has a broader scope than the FCPA, so I think the answer is likely B or C. I'll re-read the options carefully.
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Leanna
8 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The UK Bribery Act is more comprehensive than the FCPA, so I'm pretty sure the answer isn't A. I'll focus on comparing the jurisdictional reach and corporate liability aspects.
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Gladys
8 months ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key differences between the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act before selecting an answer.
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Shaun
11 months ago
C is the right answer, no doubt about it. Bribery is bribery, even if it's across the pond. Might as well just give the Queen a heads up, eh?
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Trinidad
11 months ago
Hmm, I'd say B is the way to go. The UK Bribery Act is like the FCPA's posh cousin - you can't just show up in a T-shirt and jeans, you know?
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Leanna
10 months ago
B) Even if an organization's anti-corruption program complies with the FCPA, it might not be sufficient for the purpose of complying with the UK Bribery Act
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Shantay
10 months ago
A) Like the FCPA the UK Bribery Act contains an explicit exception for facilitating payments
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Evette
11 months ago
But doesn't the UK Bribery Act focus on domestic corruption rather than international transactions?
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Cristal
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is C.
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Carline
11 months ago
I'm going to have to go with B. Compliance with the FCPA doesn't necessarily mean you're in the clear for the UK Bribery Act. Gotta cover all your bases, you know?
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Dottie
10 months ago
C) Unlike the FCPA. the UK Bribery Act makes it a crime to bribe a foreign public official in connection with international business transactions
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Mariann
11 months ago
B) Even if an organization's anti-corruption program complies with the FCPA, it might not be sufficient for the purpose of complying with the UK Bribery Act
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Wendell
11 months ago
A) Like the FCPA the UK Bribery Act contains an explicit exception for facilitating payments
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Evette
11 months ago
I think the answer is B.
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Cherry
11 months ago
C is the correct answer. The UK Bribery Act specifically makes it a crime to bribe a foreign public official, even if the offense occurs outside the UK.
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Alison
11 months ago
Yes, the UK Bribery Act does make it a crime to bribe a foreign public official.
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Alison
11 months ago
I think C is the correct answer.
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Nan
12 months ago
I think B is the most accurate statement. The UK Bribery Act has some key differences from the FCPA, so organizations can't just rely on their FCPA compliance program.
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Felicidad
11 months ago
That's a good point. It's crucial for organizations to understand the differences between the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act.
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Amie
11 months ago
I think C is also important to note. The UK Bribery Act criminalizes bribing foreign public officials.
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Thomasena
11 months ago
Yes, that's right. Organizations need to ensure they are compliant with both laws to avoid any issues.
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Lottie
11 months ago
I agree, B is the correct statement. The UK Bribery Act has different requirements than the FCPA.
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