AA – L2 – SA – Q1.3 – Professional Ethics Guidance

For each of the following statements, in relation to guidance on professional ethics, select whether they are true or false.

  1.  Ethical guidance from ICAG is in the form of rules rather than principles
    A True
    B False
  2.  Rules-based codes offer a more straightforward ethical framework as they cover specific situations
    C True
    D False
  3.  A rules-based ethical framework can more effectively accommodate a fast-changing environment
    E True
    F False

B, C, F

Explanation:

  1.  ICAG’s ethical guidance, aligned with IFAC, is principles-based (e.g., integrity, objectivity), not rules-based, making B (False) correct.
  2.  Rules-based codes provide clear instructions for specific scenarios, making them straightforward, so C (True) is correct.
  3.   A rules-based framework is less adaptable to rapid changes compared to a principles-based approach, which is more   flexible, so F (False) is correct.