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CIMA Exam CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Topic 4 Question 104 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 exam
Question #: 104
Topic #: 4
[All CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Questions]

X Ltd has entered into a number of contracts with Y Ltd. In which of the following situations could the directors be held personally liable for the debts contracted with Y Ltd?

(i) X Ltd has continued to trade at a time when insolvency appeared inevitable

(ii) X Ltd has become insolvent and is unable to pay its debts to Y Ltd

(iii) X Ltd has contracted for a purpose not specified in its articles of association

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Suggested Answer: B

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Jennifer
25 days ago
Oh man, this question is really making my head spin. I think I'm going to have to go with the answer that involves the most personal liability for the directors. After all, that's the juiciest option, right?
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Alecia
27 days ago
I think the answer is B as well. It makes sense that the directors would be on the hook if they kept the company going when they knew it was doomed. But the article thing is also interesting - I wonder if that's a common issue?
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Lenna
1 months ago
Haha, this question is a real brain-teaser! I'm just glad I'm not the one who has to make these tough decisions as a director. It's a tough job, that's for sure.
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Nidia
1 days ago
B) (i) and (ii) only
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Jaleesa
2 days ago
A) (i) only
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Weldon
1 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. If the directors have been engaging in some shady activities, like contracting for a purpose not specified in the articles, that could also make them personally liable, right? I'll have to think this one through.
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Barrett
7 days ago
C) (ii) only
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Octavio
15 days ago
B) (i) and (ii) only
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Mollie
23 days ago
A) (i) only
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Cristy
1 months ago
I think the correct answer is B. The directors can be held personally liable if the company has continued to trade when insolvency was inevitable, or if the company has become insolvent and is unable to pay its debts.
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Noel
2 months ago
I believe the directors could also be held liable in situation (ii) as the company is unable to pay its debts.
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Bobbye
2 months ago
I agree with Rochell, because trading when insolvency is inevitable shows negligence.
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Rochell
2 months ago
I think the directors could be held liable in situation (i) only.
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