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Fundamentals of Ethics - Corporate Governance and Business Law Questions and Answers

Question 53

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the civil law?

Options:

A.

All civil cases commence in the County Court.

B.

A breach of the civil law does not enable an injured party to claim compensation.

C.

A person may be prosecuted for a breach of the civil law.

D.

A tort is a civil wrong.

Question 54

ABC Accountants has taken out an advert in its local paper to promote its services.  Mr B, an account manager, is uncomfortable, as the advert says that ABC is expert in charitable tax issues, and he knows that none of the partners have that expertise. However, Mr B does not want to be thought of as a 'trouble maker' by bringing the matter up with his manager. Which TWO things should Mr B do?

Options:

A.

Seek guidance from CIMA's Code of Ethics

B.

Seek guidance from his line-manager

C.

Do nothing

D.

Speak to the local paper

Question 55

Which of the 'fundamental principles' of CIMA's Code of Ethics is defined as follows?

 

"A professional accountant should comply with the relevant laws and regulations and should avoid any action that discredits the profession"

Options:

A.

Integrity

B.

Objectivity

C.

Professional competence and due care

D.

Professional behavior

Question 56

On 1st October X Ltd wrote to Y Ltd offering to sell a machine at a price of £5,000. The letter stated that Y Ltd must give X Ltd “notice in writing” of its acceptance of the offer by 8th October. Y Ltd posted its acceptance on 5th October and this reached X Ltd on 7th October. In the meantime X Ltd sent a letter to Y Ltd on 4th October revoking its offer, and this reached Y Ltd on 8th October.

 

Which of the following is correct?

Options:

A.

There is no contract between X Ltd and Y Ltd because the offer was withdrawn on 4th October when the revocation was sent to Y Ltd.

B.

There is no contract between X Ltd and Y Ltd because the offer was withdrawn on 8th October when the revocation was received by Y Ltd.

C.

X Ltd and Y Ltd contracted on 5th October.

D.

X Ltd and Y Ltd contracted on 7th October.

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