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AGA CGFM Exam - Topic 3 Question 79 Discussion

Actual exam question for AGA's CGFM exam
Question #: 79
Topic #: 3
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A primary deterrent to fraud is

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Suggested Answer: B

Deterrence of Fraud:

A primary deterrent to fraud is the fear of being caught. When individuals believe there is a high likelihood of detection, they are less likely to commit fraudulent acts.

Strong internal controls, monitoring, and audits increase this fear and serve as effective deterrents.

Explanation of Answer Choices:

A . Delegation of responsibility without oversight: Incorrect. Lack of oversight increases the risk of fraud rather than deterring it.

B . The fear of detection: Correct. The fear of being caught is one of the most effective fraud deterrents.

C . Job satisfaction and sense of 'team': While these contribute to a positive work environment, they do not directly deter fraud.

D . Performance of employee background checks: Background checks are a preventive measure but are less effective as a fraud deterrent compared to detection risk.


Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Fraud Prevention Guidance.

GAO, Fraud Risk Management Framework.

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Effie
25 days ago
D makes sense too. Background checks can prevent bad hires.
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Anastacia
1 month ago
C is interesting. A happy team might be less likely to commit fraud.
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Karima
1 month ago
I agree, but A could also be a problem. No oversight can lead to fraud.
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Alesia
1 month ago
I think B is the strongest answer. Fear of getting caught really stops people.
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Arletta
2 months ago
Wait, are we really saying fear is the main deterrent? Sounds a bit extreme!
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Leah
2 months ago
Background checks are important, but they’re not foolproof.
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Markus
2 months ago
C) job satisfaction? Really? Not sure that’s a strong deterrent.
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Ceola
2 months ago
I think A) delegation of responsibility without oversight can lead to more fraud.
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Beata
2 months ago
Definitely B) the fear of detection. That's what keeps people in check.
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Charlene
2 months ago
B) is the way to go. Fraud doesn't stand a chance against the all-seeing eye of the company.
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Jeannetta
3 months ago
I'd go with B. Fraud just doesn't pay when you're constantly looking over your shoulder.
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Dino
3 months ago
Definitely B. Who wants to risk getting caught red-handed?
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Rebecka
3 months ago
B) the fear of detection.
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Leatha
4 months ago
Job satisfaction seems less relevant here, but I could see how C might play a role in a team environment. Still, I lean towards B for the fear factor.
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Alberta
4 months ago
I think we practiced a question similar to this, and it emphasized the importance of oversight. Maybe D is also a contender because background checks can help deter fraud?
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Amber
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like delegation without oversight could actually increase the risk of fraud, so A seems unlikely.
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Robt
4 months ago
I remember discussing how fear of detection is a strong motivator against fraud, so I think B might be the right choice.
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Roxane
4 months ago
I'm confident B is the right answer. Fraud is all about the risk-reward calculation, and the fear of detection is the key factor.
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Laurel
4 months ago
I'm leaning towards B, but C also seems plausible. A good work culture and team spirit could discourage fraud too.
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Brigette
5 months ago
B is the obvious choice here. Fraud is all about risk and consequences, so the fear of getting caught has to be the biggest deterrent.
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Coral
5 months ago
I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe I can eliminate some of the options first.
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Shawn
5 months ago
Hmm, I think the answer is B. The fear of detection seems like the most important deterrent to fraud.
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Rebecka
15 days ago
True, but what about A? Lack of oversight can lead to fraud too.
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Anjelica
20 days ago
I agree, B makes the most sense. Fear of getting caught really stops people.
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