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BA4 Exam Dumps - CIMA Certificate Questions and Answers

Question # 14

Which of the following does not apply to a private company which is about to declare a dividend?

Options:

A.

There must be profits available for distribution as a dividend.

B.

The company must have accumulated realized profits.

C.

The company's net assets must equal the total of called up share capital plus un-distributable reserves.

D.

The company must take account of accumulated realized losses.

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Question # 15

Which of the following courses of action is NOT part of the process that the CIMA Code of Ethics expects of professional accountants in resolving an ethical conflict?

Options:

A.

Determine the appropriate course of action that is consistent with the fundamental principles identified

B.

Evaluate the consequences of each possible course of action

C.

Consult with other appropriate persons within the firm or employing organization for help if the matter remains unresolved

D.

Proceed with the course of action that would do least damage to a professional accountant's career prospects

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Question # 16

B has been employed by Wye Ltd for 10 years. His contract of employment states that, if either Wye Ltd or B wishes to terminate the contract, each party must give the statutory minimum period of notice.

 

Which of the following statements is correct?

Options:

A.

Both B and Wye Ltd are entitled to 10 weeks' notice.

B.

B is entitled to 10 weeks' notice but Wye Ltd is entitled to only 1 week's notice.

C.

B is entitled to 1 month's notice and Wye Ltd is entitled to 10 weeks' notice.

D.

Both B and Wye Ltd are entitled to 1 week's notice.

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Question # 17

Which of the following is the responsibility of the Chairman, according to the UK Corporate Governance Code?

Options:

A.

Authorizing major investments

B.

Controlling the workings of the Board

C.

Operational control

D.

Carrying out the policies of the Board

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Question # 18

Which ONE of the following statements is correct?

Options:

A.

Just because everyone bends the rules in practice does not mean they should do so

B.

Everyone bends the rules so it is good practice to do so for the benefit of clients

C.

Just because there are rules does not mean they should be adhered to by everyone

D.

Bending the rules is not the same as breaking them

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Question # 19

Which of the following is incorrect?

Options:

A.

A private company must have at least two directors.

B.

The board usually has the power to appoint a managing director.

C.

A board usually reaches its decisions by majority vote.

D.

The first directors of the company are those persons who are named as directors on Form IN01.

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Question # 20

In relation to the law of misrepresentation, which of the following statements is incorrect?     

Options:

A.

In general, silence cannot amount to a misrepresentation.

B.

A misrepresentation is not actionable unless it induced the claimant to contract.  

C.

An honest statement of opinion by a layman cannot amount to a misrepresentation.

D.

A person cannot be liable for misrepresentation, if the truth of the statement could be determined by the misrepresentee making reasonable enquiries.

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Question # 21

Which of the following is correct in relation to loans to directors of a public company?

Options:

A.

A public company which provides a loan to one of its directors commits a criminal offence unless the loan is approved by the shareholders

B.

If a public company pays the debts of one of its directors on terms that the payment must be repaid by the director, the shareholders must approve the payment

C.

A public company cannot make loans to its directors

D.

A public company is not subject to any restrictions when making a loan to one of its directors

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Question # 22

Which of the following is INCORRECT in relation to directors' duties?

Options:

A.

Directors owe a duty to promote the success of the company.

B.

Directors' duties are codified in the UK Corporate Governance Code.

C.

Directors must act in accordance with the company's constitution.

D.

Directors' duties are owed to the shareholders as a whole.

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Question # 23

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has produced Sustamability Reporting Guidelines, setting out categories and aspects which should be addressed through sustainable reporting.

Place the GRI categories next to the appropriate aspect of sustamability below.

Options:

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Exam Code: BA4
Exam Name: Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
Last Update: Mar 31, 2025
Questions: 661
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