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CIMA Exam CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Topic 2 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 exam
Question #: 89
Topic #: 2
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A distinguishing mark of the accountancy profession is its acceptance of the responsibility to act in the public interest Therefore:

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Suggested Answer: B

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Coral
2 months ago
Ah, the joys of the accountancy profession. Where ethics and laws collide in a glorious dance of moral dilemmas. *sips tea*
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Karrie
26 days ago
B) frauds which are detected in an audit must be reported to the public
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Karrie
28 days ago
C) a professional accountant's responsibility is not exclusively to satisfy the needs of an individual client or employer
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Bobbie
2 months ago
B) sounds good, but I'm pretty sure that's not the right answer. Blabbing about frauds to the public? No thanks, I'd rather keep my job.
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Herminia
2 months ago
But what about option D? Shouldn't accountants be willing to break laws for the public interest?
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Hassie
2 months ago
A) sounds like the easiest option, but I'm pretty sure that's not the right answer. Ethics aren't just for show, you know.
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Lynna
2 months ago
A) sounds like the easiest option, but I'm pretty sure that's not the right answer. Ethics aren't just for show, you know.
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Tawanna
2 months ago
C) a professional accountant's responsibility is not exclusively to satisfy the needs of an individual client or employer
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Laticia
2 months ago
B) frauds which are detected in an audit must be reported to the public
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Huey
3 months ago
I agree with you, Fletcher. Professional accountants have a responsibility to serve the public interest.
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Barbra
3 months ago
Hmm, I think D) is the right choice. Who needs laws when you have your own sense of morality?
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Fletcher
3 months ago
I think the answer is C.
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Candida
3 months ago
C) is the correct answer. Accountants have a responsibility to the public, not just their employer.
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Gwenn
2 months ago
It's important for accountants to prioritize the public interest over individual clients or employers.
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Salley
2 months ago
I agree, accountants have a duty to the public as a whole.
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Verona
2 months ago
It's important for accountants to prioritize the public interest over individual clients or employers.
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Renea
2 months ago
Professional accountants play a crucial role in serving the public interest.
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Ailene
2 months ago
It's important for accountants to prioritize the public interest over individual clients.
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Lura
2 months ago
I agree, accountants have a duty to the public as a whole.
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Cyndy
3 months ago
I agree, accountants have a duty to the public as a whole.
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