CIMA Exam CIMAPRA17-BA2-1 Topic 1 Question 87 Discussion

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Question #: 87
Topic #: 1

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In order for the information in a management accounting report to be authoritative its contents must be:

Atrusted and from reliable sources.

Bcomplete and reported in a timely manner.

Ccomplete and relevant.

Dboth financial and non-financial.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Mitsue at Dec 05, 2024, 07:06 AM

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Margarett

3 months ago

I think it could also be B) complete and reported in a timely manner, so that decisions can be made promptly.

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Renea

3 months ago

Option D is the way to go. Gotta have that sweet, sweet financial and non-financial data to make the big bucks, am I right?

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Jordan

3 months ago

I believe it's C) complete and relevant, because the information should be useful for decision-making.

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Josue

3 months ago

I agree with Wava, the information needs to be trustworthy.

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Junita

3 months ago

This is a tough one, but I reckon C is the best choice. You can't have an authoritative report without completeness and relevance.

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Chaya

2 months ago

I see your point, but I still think C is the best choice. Without completeness and relevance, the report won't be authoritative.

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Juan

2 months ago

I think A is also important. The information must come from trusted and reliable sources to be authoritative.

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Margot

2 months ago

I agree, C does make sense. The information needs to be complete and relevant for it to be authoritative.

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Wava

3 months ago

I think the answer is A) trusted and from reliable sources.

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Abraham

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm torn between C and D. I think the report should cover both financial and non-financial data for it to be truly authoritative.

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Erick

3 months ago

I'd go with B. Timeliness is crucial in management accounting, otherwise the information becomes irrelevant.

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Rashad

2 months ago

So, would you say option B is the best choice then?

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Daniel

2 months ago

Yes, I think it should be both complete and reported in a timely manner.

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Merrilee

2 months ago

But don't you think the information also needs to be complete to be authoritative?

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William

2 months ago

Yes, having complete and timely information is key for making informed decisions.

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Tammy

3 months ago

I agree, timeliness is definitely important in management accounting.

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Asuncion

3 months ago

I agree, timeliness is definitely important in management accounting.

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Sherill

3 months ago

Option C is clearly the right answer. Management accounting reports need to be comprehensive and pertinent to the decision-making process.

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Suzi

2 months ago

Complete and relevant information is key for management accounting reports.

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Broderick

3 months ago

It's important for the information to be useful for decision-making.

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Paz

3 months ago

Yes, management accounting reports should be complete and relevant.

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Benedict

3 months ago

I agree, option C is definitely the correct answer.

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