CFE – Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes — Question 76

Which of the following would NOT be considered a conflict of interest?

Answer options

• A. Robert works for Muir's Printing Services on weekdays and Winsted Café on weekends, but he does not tell either employer about the other job.
• B. Jennifer is on the boards of two companies that compete in the retail market, but she does not tell either company about her role at the other.
• C. Ernest hires his brother, John, to provide vending services to his employer's lunch areas, but he does not disclose their relationship.
• D. Harriet owns a significant amount of stock in a company she regularly buys office supplies from, and her employer is unaware of this fact.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because owning stock in a company from which one buys supplies is not inherently a conflict of interest unless it affects decision-making. In contrast, options A, B, and C all involve undisclosed relationships or roles that could compromise professional integrity, which is the definition of a conflict of interest.