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

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

by Judy at Dec 07, 2024, 01:13 PM

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Kiera
3 months ago
Just to clarify, (i) is definitely a big red flag!
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Aaron
3 months ago
Wait, are you sure about (ii)? Seems a bit off.
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Bernardine
3 months ago
I think (iii) could also be a factor.
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Denae
4 months ago
Totally agree, especially with (i) and (ii).
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Hermila
4 months ago
Directors can be liable if they trade while insolvent.
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Eliseo
4 months ago
I feel like (i) and (iii) are the stronger options, but I can't recall if (ii) alone would lead to personal liability.
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Malcom
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we looked at the articles of association, so (iii) could also be a reason for liability if the purpose wasn't specified.
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Carey
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think (ii) alone might not make directors liable unless they were aware of the insolvency.
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Marjory
5 months ago
I remember discussing how directors can be held liable if they trade while insolvent, so I think (i) is definitely a possibility.
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Tomas
5 months ago
Alright, time to put my legal knowledge to the test. I've got a strategy in mind - I'll carefully evaluate each of the options and see which one best fits the criteria for director liability.
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Melita
5 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. The wording of the question is making me pause. I'll need to re-read it a few times and think through the legal principles involved.
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Caprice
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. I think the key is understanding when the directors can be held personally responsible, even if the company is the one that entered the contracts. I'll need to analyze each option closely.
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Justine
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the different scenarios and how the directors could be held liable.
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Jennifer
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 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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Lauran
8 months ago
C) (ii) only
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Nidia
9 months ago
B) (i) and (ii) only
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Jaleesa
9 months ago
A) (i) only
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Weldon
10 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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Huey
9 months ago
D) (iii) only
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Barrett
9 months ago
C) (ii) only
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Octavio
9 months ago
B) (i) and (ii) only
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Mollie
10 months ago
A) (i) only
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Cristy
10 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
11 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
11 months ago
I agree with Rochell, because trading when insolvency is inevitable shows negligence.
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Rochell
11 months ago
I think the directors could be held liable in situation (i) only.
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