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CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 116 Discussion

According to CIMA, which TWO of the following are responsibilities of a professional accountant?
B) To act in the public interest and C) To comply with the ethical requirements of an employer's and professional body's code of ethics
A) To exclusively satisfy the needs of an individual client or employer
D) To never question the truth of the information provided by an employer or client

CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 116 Discussion

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Question #: 116
Topic #: 4
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According to CIMA, which TWO of the following are responsibilities of a professional accountant?

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Suggested Answer: B, C

by Olene at Aug 18, 2025, 04:19 AM

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Erinn
7 months ago
How can you act in the public interest if you only satisfy one client?
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Raina
7 months ago
Wait, are we really expected to never question info? That seems off.
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Venita
7 months ago
I agree with B, but C is a bit tricky.
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Eleonore
7 months ago
Definitely B and C! Those are key responsibilities.
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Emmett
8 months ago
B is a must, but A is just wrong.
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Leonie
8 months ago
I recall a practice question that emphasized the importance of questioning information provided by clients, which makes me think option D is definitely incorrect.
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Glynda
8 months ago
I feel like option A is wrong because accountants can't just focus on one client. But I'm not completely confident about the other options.
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Twana
9 months ago
I'm a bit unsure, but I think option C about complying with ethical requirements is also a responsibility. It seems to align with what we practiced in our ethics module.
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Cherrie
9 months ago
I remember studying that professional accountants have to prioritize the public interest, so I think option B is definitely one of the answers.
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Luis
9 months ago
This is a good opportunity to demonstrate my understanding of the ethical principles for professional accountants. I'll make sure to select the two most relevant responsibilities from the options provided.
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France
9 months ago
Wait, I'm confused. Is it really that simple? I feel like there might be some nuance or additional responsibilities I'm missing. I better re-read the question and options closely.
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Twanna
9 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The responsibilities are to act in the public interest and comply with ethical codes. Easy peasy! I'm feeling confident about this one.
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Samira
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know professional accountants have responsibilities, but I'm not totally clear on the specifics. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Dyan
10 months ago
This is a straightforward question on the responsibilities of a professional accountant. I'll focus on the key principles of acting in the public interest and complying with ethical codes.
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Terry
10 months ago
Haha, D is a joke, right? As if we'd never question anything our clients say. That's a recipe for disaster!
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Stanford
10 months ago
I think B) To act in the public interest is definitely a responsibility of a professional accountant.
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Vincenza
10 months ago
I agree, B and C are spot on. Gotta act in the public interest and follow the ethical code, not just do what the client wants.
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Josue
6 months ago
Couldn’t have said it better! Ethics and public interest are key.
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Chantell
7 months ago
Exactly! Ethics matter more than client demands.
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Nobuko
7 months ago
Totally agree! B and C are essential.
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Evan
8 months ago
Yes! Public interest first, always.
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Paola
11 months ago
B and C are definitely the responsibilities of a professional accountant. Satisfying individual needs or never questioning information is a big no-no.
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Katina
10 months ago
I agree, professional accountants should always act in the public interest.
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Teri
10 months ago
Yes, and they must also comply with the ethical requirements of their employer's and professional body's code of ethics.
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Abraham
10 months ago
I agree, professional accountants should always act in the public interest.
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