CIMA Exam CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Topic 10 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 exam

Question #: 78
Topic #: 10

Miss K is a newly qualified accountant working in a highly respected local accountancy firm headed by Mr R, who is a pillar of the community.One night, Miss K is at an out of town bar with friends, when she spots Mr R with Mrs E, a client of the firm. It is obvious they are having a secret affair. Is this an ethical issue?

AYes, Mr R is involved in a potential conflict of interest by having an affair with a client

BNo, what Mr R and Mrs E do in their own personal time is nobody else's business

CYes, as professional accountants, Miss K and Mr R should not be drinking alcohol

DNo, Miss K knows nothing about Mr R's private life, and may be mistaken about the affair

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by Catalina at Dec 12, 2023, 01:39 AM

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Gregg

1 months ago

Conflict of interest? More like 'conflict of the heart'! This is a romance novel waiting to happen.

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Helene

1 months ago

Drinking on the job? Tsk tsk, Miss K and Mr. R. I think they both need a refresher course on professional conduct.

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Stevie

1 months ago

Whoa, hold up! I think Miss K needs to lay off the drinks if she's jumping to conclusions about her boss's private life. Let's not be too hasty here.

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Mozell

23 hours ago

B) No, what Mr R and Mrs E do in their own personal time is nobody else's business

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Lashon

15 days ago

A) Yes, Mr R is involved in a potential conflict of interest by having an affair with a client

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3 months ago

A) Yes, Mr R is involved in a potential conflict of interest by having an affair with a client

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