Lotl is a well-known supermarket chain that has recently come under fire for not encouraging diversity within the organisation.
Because of this, it has been making efforts to make the business more diverse.
Which of the following are ways Lotl might do this?
Select ALL that apply.
Zed plc has appointed Wye and Co (accountants) as auditors of the company. If the audit is carried out negligently which of the following are entitled to claim against the auditors?
Which of the following resolutions of a private company limited by shares CANNOT be effected by using the written resolution procedure?
(i) An ordinary resolution to dismiss a director.
(ii) A special resolution to misapply statutory pre-emption rights in relation to a new issue of shares.
(iii) An alteration of the articles of association.
Which of the following statements is incorrect in relation to a public company limited by shares?
You work for an airline company and discover a series of regular payments made to a lobbying group that campaigns to allow people freedom to fly as and when they choose without being taxed for contributing to global warming. The group's website includes specific commentary that claims to 'expose the myth of global warming'. Neither your company nor the lobbying group (which describes itself as 'independent') mention the financial link between your organizations. Is this an ethical issue and why?
Intimidation threats to compliance with fundamental principles are described as threats that may occur
Which ONE of the following requires the approval of a simple majority of all the company’s shareholders who are entitled to vote?
Which of the following correctly describes the circumstances in which directors may be held liable to contribute to the assets of insolvent companies in respect of "wrongful trading"?
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?