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BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q1d – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance.

Describe ethical codes and their purpose for professional accountants.

Question

Accountants, like most professionals, are guided by the code of ethics of their profession when dealing with clients.

Required:
Explain:
i. Ethical codes
ii. The purpose of ethical codes for a professional accountant.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Series: NOV 2020

BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Objective question testing knowledge on moral persuasion in guiding acceptable conduct.

Question

6. A moral persuasion against wrongdoing or unacceptable conduct is
A. Ethics
B. Laws
C. Rules
D. Regulations
E. Morals

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Series: NOV 2020

CSME – May 2022 – L2 – SC – Q7 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Explain personal, business, and professional ethics, and describe Kohlberg’s stages of moral development.

Question

a. All accountants are expected to act ethically in the discharge of their respective duties. In light of this, evaluate the following concepts as they apply to professional accountancy practice:

i. Personal Ethics (1 Mark)
ii. Business Ethics (1 Mark)
iii. Professional Ethics (1 Mark)

b. With the aid of a clear example, explain the term “ethical/moral dilemma.” (2 Marks)

c. Explain Kohlberg’s stages of moral development. (10 Marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Series: MAY 2022

BL – Nov 2015 – L2 – SB – Q4c – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

List three items that may constitute fraudulent false accounting under Nigerian laws.

Question

statement prepared by him and should not engage in any fraudulent false accounting.

Required:

Enumerate THREE items that may constitute fraudulent false accounting under Nigerian laws.
(6 Marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Series: NOV 2015

BL – Nov 2015 – L2 – SB – Q3b – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

State the limitations on cash payments under the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2004.

Question

The Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2004 contains important provisions aimed at preventing money laundering, one of which is the limitation on the amount of cash payment.

Required:

State the limitation on the amount of cash payment under the Act.
(5 Marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Series: NOV 2015

BL – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Identify the correct capital requirement for Re-insurance business.

Question

The capital requirement for Re-insurance business is
A. N1 billion
B. N2 billion
C. N3 billion
D. N4 billion
E. N10 billion

Answer

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Tags: Business Law, Capital requirement, Finance, Insurance, Re-insurance
Level: Level 1

Topic: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Series: NOV 2014

BL – May 2022 – L1 – SB – Q6a – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Advise ABC Limited on the implication of two former directors executing a profitable contract on behalf of their own company.

Question

Two of the directors of ABC Limited negotiated a road construction contract on behalf of the company. The company decided not to go ahead with the contract because it intends to start oil refining at the time. Considering that the road construction contract is profitable, the two directors resigned as directors of ABC Limited and established their own construction company, named Two Limited, which executed the contract at a good profit.

ABC Limited is aware of the situation and has approached you for advice.

Required:
Advise ABC Limited on the implication of the action of its former two directors.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Series: MAY 2022

BL – May 2021 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Identifying what regulates members of professional bodies besides law.

Question

Members of professional bodies are regulated by law and

A. Ethical codes
B. Peer review
C. Morality
D. Clients
E. Conditional ties

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Series: MAY 2021

BL – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q9 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

This question asks who secured creditors have the right to appoint when a company is in financial difficulty.

Question

As an alternative to liquidation, where a company is in financial difficulty the secured creditors have a right to appoint a
A. Director to manage the assets
B. Banker to manage the assets
C. Chairman to manage the assets
D. Receiver/manager to manage the assets
E. Stockbroker to manage the assets

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Series: NOV 2023

BL – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

This question asks about a company's method to hedge against business risks.

Question

A means by which a company may hedge against business risk is called
A. Limitation of Liability
B. Limitless Liability
C. Moderated Liability
D. Arbitraging
E. Modulating

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Series: NOV 2023

BL – May 2016 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Identify the statement that is not a purpose of ethical codes administered by professional bodies.

Question

Ethical codes are administered by professional bodies to ensure all of the following EXCEPT
A. Maintain high standard in the profession
B. Protect the vulnerable client
C. Prevent arbitrary use of power
D. Prevent quackery in the profession
E. Maintain a monopoly of the profession

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Series: MAY 2016

BL – May 2016 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Identify the amount that triggers insolvency for unpaid debts within a specific period.

Question

A company is said to be insolvent when it is unable to pay its debts within three weeks after a written demand for the payment of an amount of money exceeding
A. ₦1,500
B. ₦2,000
C. ₦5,000
D. ₦7,500
E. ₦10,000

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Series: MAY 2016

BL – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q9 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Identify which legal system most accepts law, ethics, and ethical codes.

Question

Law, ethics, and ethical codes are more acceptable in
A. Customary Law
B. English Law
C. Nigerian Legislation
D. Judicial Precedent
E. Common Law

Answer

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Topic: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Series: MAY 2015

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BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q1d – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance.

Describe ethical codes and their purpose for professional accountants.

BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Objective question testing knowledge on moral persuasion in guiding acceptable conduct.

CSME – May 2022 – L2 – SC – Q7 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Explain personal, business, and professional ethics, and describe Kohlberg’s stages of moral development.

BL – Nov 2015 – L2 – SB – Q4c – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

List three items that may constitute fraudulent false accounting under Nigerian laws.

BL – Nov 2015 – L2 – SB – Q3b – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

State the limitations on cash payments under the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2004.

BL – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Identify the correct capital requirement for Re-insurance business.

BL – May 2022 – L1 – SB – Q6a – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Advise ABC Limited on the implication of two former directors executing a profitable contract on behalf of their own company.

BL – May 2021 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Identifying what regulates members of professional bodies besides law.

BL – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q9 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

This question asks who secured creditors have the right to appoint when a company is in financial difficulty.

BL – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

This question asks about a company's method to hedge against business risks.

BL – May 2016 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Identify the statement that is not a purpose of ethical codes administered by professional bodies.

BL – May 2016 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Identify the amount that triggers insolvency for unpaid debts within a specific period.

BL – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q9 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Identify which legal system most accepts law, ethics, and ethical codes.

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