Day: March 13, 2025

Accounting Multiple Choice Question – 13 March 2025

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Lucy works for a firm of chartered accountants called Tick and Co.

A colleague, Keith, is leaving and wants to make a good impression at the new firm he is going to work at called Bash and Co. by bringing in new business.

He asked Lucy to copy the Tick and Co. client list to which she has access so that he can target some likely clients when he is working at Bash and Co.

Which fundamental professional principle in the ICAEW Code of Ethics is Keith proposing to breach?

Select ONE answer:

  1. Integrity
  2. Objectivity
  3. Professional competence
  4. Confidentiality

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 4

  1. Not correct
  2. Not correct
  3. Not correct
  4. Correct == > The main breach of the ICAEW Code of Ethics that Keith is proposing is in relation to confidentiality, including improper disclosure and improper use of information.

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