CIMA Exam CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Topic 5 Question 111 Discussion

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Question #: 111
Topic #: 5

Which of the following is incorrect?

AThe first directors are appointed upon the incorporation of the company.

BSubsequent directors are appointed according to the rules set down in the company's Memorandum of Association.

CA director is a person who occupies the position of director by whatever name called.

DA shadow director is a person in accordance with whose directions or instructions the directors of the company are accustomed to act.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Fausto at Apr 30, 2025, 04:00 AM

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Clay

13 days ago

I think D is incorrect because a company secretary must be appropriately qualified.

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Marshall

16 days ago

But a company secretary is an officer, not an employee.

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Cristal

21 days ago

B is just asking for trouble. Imagine being stuck with the same company secretary for life - yikes! Talk about a nightmare scenario.

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Renea

4 days ago

A) A company secretary may be dismissed by the board

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France

28 days ago

C is a bit of a head-scratcher. I mean, aren't company secretaries technically employees of the company? Seems like a tricky one.

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Daniel

7 days ago

B) A person may be appointed company secretary for life

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Michel

8 days ago

A) A company secretary may be dismissed by the board

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Irma

1 months ago

D seems like the correct answer to me. A public company's secretary should have the necessary qualifications.

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Chauncey

9 days ago

I agree, D is the correct answer. A company secretary of a public company must be appropriately qualified.

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Curtis

1 months ago

I think A is the wrong answer here. The board should have the power to dismiss the company secretary if needed.

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Mari

1 months ago

I disagree, I believe C is the incorrect statement.

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Tyisha

1 months ago

Option B is definitely incorrect. A company secretary cannot be appointed for life, that's just absurd!

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Mona

18 days ago

A: I agree, option B is definitely incorrect. No one can be appointed company secretary for life.

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Marshall

2 months ago

I think B is incorrect.

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