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Questions # 151:

What is a fundamental attribute of a competent accountant?

Options:

A.

Ability to exercise good judgment


B.

Ability to communicate effectively


C.

Ability to calculate correctly


D.

Ability to be efficient


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Questions # 152:

In regards to a claim of misrepresentation, which of the following must be proved to show that the defending party induced the other party into entering the contract?

Select ALL that apply.

Options:

A.

The other party knew of the existence of the representation


B.

The other party allowed the representation to affect their judgement.


C.

The other party was unaware of the representation's falsity.


D.

The other party was of a sound mind.


E.

The other party had no relationship with the offending party when the representation was made.


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Questions # 153:

The Remuneration Committee is recognised as a board sub-committee under the Corporate Governance Code Which of the following are objectives of the Remuneration Committee?

1. The Committee should be, and should be seen to be, independent with access to its own external advice or consultants

2 The Committee is required to establish and agree pension provision for all board members

3. The Committee's reporting is clear, concise and gives the reader of the annual report a bird's eye view of policy payments and the rationale behind

them

Options:

A.

2 only


B.

1 and 3 only


C.

2 and 3 only


D.

1 only


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Questions # 154:

Which of the following is incorrect in relation to a reduction of capital by a private company?

Options:

A.

The company must pass a special resolution to authorize the reduction of capital.


B.

The reduction may affect the company's creditors.


C.

It is necessary for the company's Articles of Association to authorize a reduction of capital.


D.

The directors must make a solvency statement.


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Questions # 155:

Which of the following is correct?

(i) A contract for the sale of land must be in writing.

(ii) A consumer credit agreement must be in writing.

(iii) A contract of employment must be in writing.

Options:

A.

(i) only


B.

(i) and (ii) only


C.

(i) and (iii) only


D.

(i), (ii) and (iii)


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Questions # 156:

Which of the following courses of action is NOT part of the process that the CIMA Code of Ethics expects of professional accountants in resolving an ethical conflict?

Options:

A.

Determine the appropriate course of action that is consistent with the fundamental principles identified


B.

Evaluate the consequences of each possible course of action


C.

Consult with other appropriate persons within the firm or employing organization for help if the matter remains unresolved


D.

Proceed with the course of action that would do least damage to a professional accountant's career prospects


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Questions # 157:

Wye Ltd has ordered goods from ABC plc and the directors of Wye Ltd have guaranteed that Wye Ltd will pay the agreed sum within one month of the delivery of the goods.

 

Which of the following is correct? 

(i) The contract is between Wye Ltd and ABC plc and the directors cannot be forced to pay the amount due in any circumstances.

(ii) A contract of guarantee is only enforceable if it is evidenced in writing.

(iii) The directors of Wye Ltd can be forced to honor the guarantee in the event of Wye Ltd not paying the amount due.

Options:

A.

(i) only


B.

(ii) only


C.

(i) and (ii) only


D.

(ii) and (iii) only


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Questions # 158:

Which of the following is INCORRECT in relation to the United States of America (USA)?

(i) In the event of a conflict between state and federal legislation, state legislation is superior.

(ii) The USA has a federal system of government.

(iii) Legislation is enacted by Congress.

Options:

A.

(i) only


B.

(i) and (ii) only


C.

(i) and (iii) only


D.

(iii) only


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Questions # 159:

The articles of association of Zed Ltd provide that Z is to be an executive director for life. Zed is also a shareholder in the company.

Which ONE of the following is CORRECT?

Options:

A.

Despite the provision in the articles Z can be dismissed at any time by an ordinary resolution.


B.

As an executive director Z is an employee of Zed Ltd and is entitled to employment protection rights.


C.

Z may sue the company for breach of contract in respect of the provision in the articles of association as they form a contract between the members and the company.


D.

Z is entitled to vote as a shareholder in relation to a proposed resolution to dismiss him as a director.


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Questions # 160:

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a valid simple contract?

Options:

A.

Agreement.


B.

Written terms.


C.

Intention to create legal relations.


D.

Consideration.


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Questions # 161:

Which of the following are likely advantages of being a sole trader? Select ALL that apply.

Options:

A.

No formal procedures required to set up the business.


B.

Greater degree of independence.


C.

They retain all profits.


D.

Expansion is likely to be fast.


E.

Working hours will be relatively short.


F.

They have limited personal responsibility in regards to the debts of the business.


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Questions # 162:

Which TWO of the following are features of a compliance-driven framework?

Options:

A.

Fear driven


B.

Mandatory


C.

Discretionary


D.

Implicit


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Questions # 163:

An auditor would trace copies of sales invoices lo shipping documents in order to check for which of the following errors?

Options:

A.

Goods which have been invoiced have not been sent to customers


B.

Goods which were sent to customers have not been recorded in the individual customer's ledger account


C.

Goods which have been invoiced have not been recorded in the sales ledger.


D.

Goods sent to customers have not been invoiced


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Questions # 164:

Allowing bias, conflict of interest or undue influence of others to override professional or business judgments violates the CIMA Code of Ethics fundamental principle of:

Options:

A.

Objectivity


B.

Transparency


C.

Truthfulness


D.

Objection


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Questions # 165:

Which of the following groups is a non-financial as opposed to a financial stakeholder of a company?

Options:

A.

Competitors


B.

Shareholders


C.

Customers


D.

Suppliers


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