ACFE CFE-Law Exam - Topic 3 Question 47 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Law exam

Question #: 47
Topic #: 3

Countries A and B both follow the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations concerning cross-border transfers of currency Trevor is traveling from Country A to Country B while carrying $16,000 in cash which exceeds Country B's reporting threshold Trevor is required to disclose the amount of currency he is carrying to authorities in Country B.

ATrue

BFalse

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by Sanjuana at Sep 17, 2024, 06:40 PM

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Nobuko

9 months ago

I thought there were exceptions for travelers.

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Sheridan

9 months ago

Nope, it's definitely true. Regulations are strict.

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Tawna

10 months ago

Wait, is it really $16,000? That seems high!

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Na

10 months ago

Totally agree, $10k is the limit in many places.

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Golda

10 months ago

True, he has to declare that amount.

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Walker

10 months ago

I recall something about thresholds, but I can't remember if it was $10,000 or $16,000. I guess I should go with True just to be safe.

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Belen

11 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question where someone had to declare cash at the border. I think it was similar, so I'm leaning towards True.

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Tawanna

11 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like there might be exceptions depending on the specific regulations of Country B.

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Rebecka

11 months ago

I think the answer is True because I remember that countries have to report large amounts of cash to prevent money laundering.

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Rosio

11 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm not sure if the FATF Recommendations override Country B's reporting threshold or not. I'll have to review the details again and make sure I understand the relationship between the two.

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Toi

11 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. Since Trevor is traveling from Country A to Country B, and Country B has a reporting threshold, he has to disclose the full $16,000 he's carrying. The FATF Recommendations just mean the countries have similar policies, not that he can avoid disclosing.

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Paris

11 months ago

This seems pretty straightforward. Trevor is carrying more cash than the reporting threshold in Country B, so he would need to disclose the full $16,000 amount.

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Arlette

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. Does the fact that both countries follow the FATF Recommendations mean Trevor doesn't have to disclose the full amount? I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Tammi

11 months ago

Tricky wording on this one. I'll need to read it a few times to make sure I understand what they're asking.

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Ezekiel

2 years ago

Duh, the answer is True. Trevor should have just used his credit card instead of lugging around all that cash. That's a rookie mistake right there.

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Shannan

2 years ago

It's important to follow the regulations when traveling with large amounts of cash.

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Leonie

2 years ago

Definitely, traveling with that much cash is risky.

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Casandra

2 years ago

Yeah, he should have been more careful.

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Pete

2 years ago

Trevor should have been aware of the reporting threshold in Country B.

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Giuseppe

2 years ago

I agree, using a credit card would have been much easier.

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Gerald

2 years ago

True

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Jenelle

2 years ago

True

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Tamera

2 years ago

Haha, I bet Trevor wishes he had a magic money-shrinking device to avoid having to disclose his cash. But alas, the answer is True - he has to report it.

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Raymon

2 years ago

This is a no-brainer! Of course, the correct answer is True. Trevor needs to report the cash he's carrying to the authorities in Country B.

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Bronwyn

2 years ago

I think the answer is True. It's important to disclose the amount of currency being transported across borders to comply with FATF recommendations.

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Gayla

2 years ago

Trevor should be aware of the reporting thresholds and comply with the regulations when traveling with large amounts of cash.

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Lizette

2 years ago

It's important for countries to monitor and regulate cross-border currency transfers to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

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Leonora

2 years ago

That's right. It's a requirement to follow the FATF Recommendations for cross-border transfers of currency.

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Judy

2 years ago

Yes, you are correct. It is true that Trevor must disclose the amount of currency he is carrying to authorities in Country B.

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Fausto

2 years ago

Actually, it's True. Country B's reporting threshold is exceeded by the $16,000 cash Trevor is carrying.

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Rosendo

2 years ago

I think it's False. Trevor doesn't need to disclose the amount of currency he is carrying.

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Izetta

2 years ago

True. Trevor must disclose the amount of currency he is carrying to authorities in Country B.

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