BA4 Exam Dumps : Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law

Mr X's wife is gravely ill.  He accepts money from a client to falsify some accounts. The client is a contractor, being paid by the Government to build a bridge over a river. The accounts now state that more expensive materials were used to build the bridge. The money helps Mr X pay for his wife's medical treatment. Is this an example of a 'victimless crime'?

Why should accountants be up-to-date with developments in the profession?Choose TWO options.

Wye has borrowed £10,000 from Exe and the loan has now become repayable in full.  Exe has received a cheque from Wye for £9,000 stated to be “in full and final settlement of the loan.” What is the position if Exe cashes the cheque?

(i) Exe will have accepted £9,000 in full and final settlement and will not be able to claim the other £1,000 from Wye.

(ii) Exe is legally entitled to cash the cheque and pursue Wye for the balance of £1,000.

(iii) Exe will have accepted £9,000, but at law payment of less than the amount due cannot satisfy the full debt.