Accounting Multiple Choice Question – 29 March 2025

ICAEW’s Professional Standards department is responsible for implementing the ICAEW’s disciplinary procedures, including the handling of complaints against members.

The complaint against Bash and Co about an audit it has performed, which has just been brought to the Department’s attention, is already in the public domain.

It is so serious that it might affect the reputation of the accountancy profession in general.

In such circumstances, the department may refer the matter straight to?

Select ONE answer:

1. The FRC’s professional discipline team within its Conduct Division, running the Accountancy Scheme
2. The FRC’s professional oversight team within its Conduct Division
3. The FRC’s audit quality review team within its Conduct Division
4. The Financial Conduct Authority

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 1

1. Correct == > The Department may refer the matter straight to the professional discipline team at FRC under the Accountancy Scheme in these circumstances.
2. Not correct
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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