Anti-Fraud Fundamentals Certificate Program Free Sample Questions

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Covers fraud examination fundamentals, interviewing witnesses and suspects, asset misappropriation and financial statement fraud, fraud prevention and ethics, legal issues, and report writing.

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AFF Sample Questions

  1. Question 1

    Beginner

    Foundational Fraud Examination Knowledge · Fraud Examination 101

    A fraud examiner is reviewing a case where an employee is suspected of stealing inventory. Before conducting an admission-seeking interview, the examiner must ensure there is a sufficient basis to suspect the specific individual of the fraud. What is this legal and professional standard called?

    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Predication is the totality of circumstances that would lead a reasonable, professionally trained, and prudent individual to believe a fraud has occurred, is occurring, or will occur. It is the necessary basis for initiating an investigation or conducting an admission-seeking interview.

  2. Question 2

    Intermediate

    Foundational Fraud Examination Knowledge · Fraud Examination 101

    While analyzing the 'Fraud Theory Approach' during an investigation into missing petty cash, an examiner has analyzed the available data and created a hypothesis that the office manager is forging receipts. What is the immediate next step in this methodology?

    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    The Fraud Theory Approach follows four steps: 1) Analyze available data, 2) Create a hypothesis, 3) Test the hypothesis, and 4) Refine and amend the hypothesis. After creating the hypothesis, the examiner must test it by gathering evidence to prove or disprove it.

  3. Question 3

    Beginner

    Foundational Fraud Examination Knowledge · Financial Investigations for Non-Financial Professionals

    In the fundamental accounting equation, which component represents the owner's residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting liabilities?

    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    The accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Equity. Equity represents the owner's claim on assets after all liabilities have been paid.

  4. Question 4

    Intermediate

    Foundational Fraud Examination Knowledge · Financial Investigations for Non-Financial Professionals

    A fraud examiner is reviewing a company's financial statements over a five-year period. They notice that while 'Cost of Goods Sold' (COGS) has increased by 10% each year, 'Sales Revenue' has remained flat. This specific comparison of line items over multiple periods is best described as:

    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    Horizontal analysis involves comparing financial information over a series of reporting periods to identify trends, such as the divergence between COGS and Sales.

  5. Question 5

    IntermediateMultiple answers

    Foundational Fraud Examination Knowledge · Fraud Examination 101

    When assembling a fraud examination team for a complex international bribery case involving digital currency, which TWO professionals would be most critical to include alongside the lead fraud examiner? (Select TWO)

    Answer and explanation

    Correct answers: B, C

    Given the involvement of digital currency and likely electronic communications in international bribery, a computer forensic expert is essential for recovering and analyzing digital evidence.

    International bribery cases involve complex legal frameworks (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act) and privilege issues. Legal counsel is crucial to guide the investigation's legality and protect privilege.

  6. Question 6

    Beginner

    Core Fraud Investigation Skills · Interviewing Witnesses and Suspects

    In the introductory phase of an interview, the primary goal is to establish rapport and the interview theme. Which type of question is most appropriate to use during this phase to get the witness talking comfortably?

    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Open-ended questions (e.g., 'Can you tell me about your role?') encourage the witness to provide a narrative, helping to establish rapport and baseline behavior.

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