ACFE Exam CFE Topic 2 Question 56 Discussion

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Question #: 56
Topic #: 2

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What is sometimes used to overcome well-designed internal controls of a victim company?

AShell company

BFraudulent invoices

CCollusion

DRubber stamp supervisors

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Suggested Answer: C

by Luisa at Jun 19, 2024, 08:53 AM

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Gabriele

4 months ago

Haha, this sounds like a classic heist movie plot. I'm gonna go with C. Collusion all the way, baby!

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Peggie

2 months ago

Nah, collusion is more effective.

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Fairy

3 months ago

But what about shell companies?

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Alease

3 months ago

I agree, working together is key.

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Dominga

3 months ago

Collusion all the way!

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Bobbie

4 months ago

Ooh, this one's tough. I'm torn between C and D. But maybe a combo of the two, like a rubber-stamping supervisor in on the collusion? Genius!

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Chantell

3 months ago

True, a combination of collusion and rubber stamp supervisors could be a powerful tactic.

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Douglass

3 months ago

Yeah, but don't forget about having rubber stamp supervisors to make it even easier.

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Carey

3 months ago

I think collusion is the way to go, it can definitely help overcome internal controls.

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Giuseppe

3 months ago

Why not both? Collusion with rubber stamp supervisors could be the perfect combo.

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Rozella

3 months ago

But having rubber stamp supervisors can also help cover our tracks.

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Lucille

4 months ago

I think collusion is the way to go, working together to bypass controls.

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Isadora

4 months ago

I think shell companies are another way to get around internal controls.

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Quentin

4 months ago

I believe fraudulent invoices can also be used to overcome internal controls.

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Mitzie

4 months ago

I'm going with B. Fraudulent invoices. That's the classic move, am I right?

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Melinda

4 months ago

Definitely C. Collusion is the way to go if you want to bypass those pesky internal controls.

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Brande

3 months ago

Rubber stamp supervisors can also help in bypassing internal controls.

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Sage

3 months ago

Fraudulent invoices are another common method used to get around internal controls.

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Marlon

4 months ago

Shell companies can also be used to bypass internal controls.

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Janet

4 months ago

I agree, collusion is often the most effective way to overcome internal controls.

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Christiane

5 months ago

I agree with Dallas, collusion can be very effective in bypassing controls.

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Dallas

5 months ago

I think collusion is sometimes used to overcome internal controls.

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