Meeting Design & Planning Flashcards

In a fraud investigation, what is the purpose of planning 'evidence reveals' at specific points during an interview?

Answer: To strategically introduce evidence at moments that maximize its psychological impact and limit denial opportunity

Strategic evidence reveals are timed to confront the subject after they have committed to a story, making it harder to deny and easier to elicit admissions.

Which meeting planning step helps a CFE avoid asking leading questions that could compromise the integrity of witness testimony?

Answer: Drafting open-ended question frameworks before the meeting

Pre-drafting open-ended questions reduces reliance on leading questions, preserving the integrity and evidentiary value of witness responses.

A CFE discovers mid-planning that the planned interview room is adjacent to the suspect's office. The BEST action is to:

Answer: Select a different, more private location that prevents the suspect from overhearing meeting preparations

Proximity to the suspect's workspace risks premature disclosure of investigation details; selecting a secure, private location preserves confidentiality.

What is the purpose of documenting a 'meeting plan' in writing before a forensic investigation interview?

Answer: To provide a reviewable record of objectives, anticipated questions, and logistical decisions for quality control

A written meeting plan creates accountability, supports quality review, and ensures that the investigative approach was deliberate and professionally sound.

When planning a fraud interview where the subject may invoke their Fifth Amendment rights, the CFE should:

Answer: Plan alternative information-gathering strategies in case the subject refuses to answer

A well-designed meeting plan includes contingency strategies for obtaining information through other means if the subject invokes their right not to self-incriminate.

Which of the following meeting design elements is MOST likely to increase the likelihood of a voluntary admission during a fraud interview?

Answer: Creating a private, non-threatening environment combined with a non-accusatory opening

A private, comfortable setting combined with a non-accusatory approach reduces defensiveness and increases the likelihood of voluntary, truthful disclosure.

A CFE is planning a meeting to discuss internal control failures with management. Which approach best reflects sound meeting design principles?

Answer: Structure the meeting to gather factual input on control gaps before drawing conclusions about responsibility

Sound meeting design for control-gap discussions focuses first on gathering factual information objectively before assigning responsibility or drawing conclusions.