CIMA Related Exams
BA4 Exam
You are happy to be held accountable for your actions and hope that others can trust and depend upon you. Which TWO of the personal qualities identified by the CIMA Code of Ethics does this demonstrate?
L is a senior management accountant in a large and respected firm. He has found out that two of the partners of the firm are working unethically for clients who operate on 'the wrong side of the law'. L would like to draw this matter to the attention of the third partner, but he is concerned that he will either lose his job, or, if the scandal gets out, the firm will lose its reputation and clients as a result. He decides to do nothing. Is this an unethical thing to do?
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.