CFA CFA Corruption & Bribery Schemes

Question 1

Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), it is illegal for U.S. companies to bribe:

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Foreign government officials to obtain or retain business

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Private sector competitors

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Domestic government employees for any reason

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Foreign private sector employees in most circumstances

Question 2

A kickback scheme differs from a bribery scheme primarily in that kickbacks:

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Involve a payment made in return for a benefit already received, often by a vendor to a purchasing employee

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Are always initiated by the payer

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Are legal in certain commercial contexts

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Require a written agreement between parties

Question 3

Which of the following is a PRIMARY red flag indicating a potential bribery scheme in procurement?

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A vendor winning multiple large contracts despite submitting higher bids than competitors

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A vendor consistently delivering goods on time

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A purchasing manager taking vacations during contract periods

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Vendor invoices that match purchase order amounts exactly

Question 4

The UK Bribery Act 2010 is considered stricter than the FCPA primarily because it:

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Covers commercial (private-to-private) bribery and imposes corporate liability for failure to prevent bribery

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Only applies to public sector employees

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Requires a minimum bribe amount to trigger prosecution

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Applies only to UK nationals abroad

Question 5

An employee who accepts lavish gifts, meals, and entertainment from a vendor seeking a contract renewal may be engaging in:

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A conflict of interest that could constitute corruption

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Legitimate relationship management within industry norms

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A violation only if the gifts exceed $500 in value

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A regulatory issue requiring SEC disclosure

Question 6

What is 'bid rigging' in a corruption context?

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Colluding with competitors to predetermine the winner of a competitive bidding process

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Submitting multiple bids under different company names

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Inflating bid estimates to create budget surplus

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Accepting bribes to disqualify a competing vendor