Tag: Ethics

Accounting Multiple Choice Question – 2 March 2025

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What is the objective of the accruals basis of accounting?

Select ONE answer:

  1. To match cash inflows with cash outflows
  2. To match expenses with revenue earned
  3. To match expenses with cash received in the period
  4. To provide financial information to help investors determine the current cash flows

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 2

  1. Not correct
  2. Correct == > Expenses are matched with revenue earned under this basis of accounting because transactions and other events are recognised when they occur rather than when the related cash-flow is either paid or received. (A), (C) and (D) all relate in some way to cash flow.
  3. Not correct
  4. Not correct

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Accounting Multiple Choice Question – 19 January 2024

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There are two main approaches to a code of professional ethics: a rules-based ethical code and a code based upon a set of principles.

Indicate whether the following statements are false.

  1. A code based upon a set of principles requires a professional accountant to comply with a set of specific rules.
  2. A rules-based code requires a professional accountant to identity, evaluate and address threats to compliance with fundamental ethical principles.
  3. The ICAEW uses a rules-based approach.

Select ONE answer:

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 1,2 and 3
  3. 2 and 3
  4. None of them

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 2

  1. Not correct
  2. Correct
  3. Not correct
  4. Not correct

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Accounting Multiple Choice Question – 18 January 2024

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Which of the following statements best describes ethical guidance in the UK?

Select ONE answer:

  1. Ethical guidance provides a set of rules which must be followed in all circumstances
  2. Ethical guidance is a framework containing a combination of rules and principles, the application of which is dependent on the professional judgement of the accountant based on the specific circumstances
  3. Ethical guidance provides a set of principles which can be applied at the discretion of the accountant
  4. Ethical guidance is a series of legal requirements

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 2

  1. Not correct
  2. Correct
  3. Not correct
  4. Not correct

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Accounting Multiple Choice Question – 17 January 2024

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Which of the following statements is correct?

Select ONE answer:

  1. The ICAEW Code of Ethics applies to its members only
  2. The ICAEW Code of Ethics applies to its members and employees of member firms only
  3. The ICAEW Code of Ethics applies to its members, employees of member firms and ICAEW
  4. The ICAEW Code of Ethics applies to its members, employees of member firms, ICAEW students and all other members of UK accountancy bodies

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

The answer is 3

  1. Not correct
  2. Not correct
  3. Correct
  4. Not correct

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Accounting Multiple Choice Question – 16 January 2024

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Which THREE of the following items are fundamental principles of the IESBA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants?

A Integrity
B Objectivity
C Independence
D Confidentiality
E Courtesy

Select ONE answer:

  1. A, B and C
  2. A, B and D
  3. B, C and D
  4. C, D and E

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 2

  1. Not correct
  2. Correct
  3. Not correct
  4. Not correct

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