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CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 88 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 exam
Question #: 88
Topic #: 4
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Which of the following does a professional accountant NOT have a duty to stay up to date on?

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Jovita
3 months ago
I’m surprised this is even a question!
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Linn
3 months ago
Emerging issues are a must, but who's who? Nah.
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Willodean
3 months ago
Wait, are you saying accountants don't need to know about new legislation?
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Melynda
4 months ago
I think staying updated on ethical issues is super important.
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Son
4 months ago
Definitely not B! Who cares about who's who?
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Sage
4 months ago
I remember our instructor saying that ethical issues are a must for accountants, so I think it has to be B. But I’m not completely confident in that choice.
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Alfred
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought all of these were important, but I guess if I had to choose, I’d say D might be the least critical? I need to review my notes on this.
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Keena
4 months ago
I feel like we had a practice question similar to this, and it emphasized the importance of ethical issues. So, I’m leaning towards B as well, but I could be wrong.
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Eura
5 months ago
I think the answer might be B, but I'm not entirely sure. I remember we discussed how staying updated on industry trends is important, but maybe not as critical as legislation or ethics.
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Gianna
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident on this one. A professional accountant's main duties are to stay informed about emerging issues, new legislation, and ethical concerns related to their work. Keeping track of industry personalities is not a core part of their responsibilities.
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Karol
5 months ago
Ah, I see what they're getting at here. The key is that the question is asking about what a professional accountant does NOT have a duty to stay up to date on. I think the answer is B - "who's who in the industry."
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Izetta
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know accountants need to stay up to date on a lot of things, but I'm not sure if "who's who in the industry" is one of their duties. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Terrilyn
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the duties of a professional accountant. I'll focus on recalling what I've learned about the ethical and professional responsibilities of accountants.
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Shelia
5 months ago
This looks like a pretty straightforward CSS question. I'm pretty confident I can handle this one.
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Rebbecca
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the difference between the options. Do they all relate to identifying capabilities in some way? I'll need to re-read this a few times.
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Peter
5 months ago
I think between the second and third stages, there's an agreement to proceed. It feels like a key step.
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Odette
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward. I'll carefully read through the options and think about which one is not supported by DataV.
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Lourdes
9 months ago
Who's who in the industry? That's like trying to be an accountant without a calculator. Good luck with that!
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Erinn
8 months ago
I agree, staying up to date on industry players is crucial for success
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Leslee
8 months ago
D) Ethical issues relating to his or her work
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Nada
8 months ago
C) New legislation
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Yuette
8 months ago
A) Emerging issues that could affect public interest
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Mitsue
9 months ago
Emerging issues that could affect public interest? Nah, that's like the bread and butter of being a professional accountant. Gotta be on top of that.
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Rolland
8 months ago
D) Ethical issues relating to his or her work
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Deeanna
9 months ago
C) New legislation
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Sina
9 months ago
A) Emerging issues that could affect public interest
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Carissa
10 months ago
New legislation? Pfft, that's a no-brainer. We need to be on top of that to keep our clients compliant.
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Norah
9 months ago
D) Ethical issues relating to his or her work
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Celeste
9 months ago
C) New legislation
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Eden
9 months ago
A) Emerging issues that could affect public interest
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Sheridan
10 months ago
Ethical issues? Come on, that's the foundation of our profession! Gotta stay on top of that for sure.
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Mary
9 months ago
Absolutely, staying updated on ethical issues is crucial in our profession.
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Matthew
9 months ago
D) Ethical issues relating to his or her work
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Vi
10 months ago
C) New legislation
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Malcom
10 months ago
A) Emerging issues that could affect public interest
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Maia
10 months ago
Who's who in the industry? Really? That's like the most basic thing an accountant should know!
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Freida
9 months ago
D) Ethical issues relating to his or her work
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Willis
9 months ago
C) New legislation
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Donte
9 months ago
A) Emerging issues that could affect public interest
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Deonna
11 months ago
I agree with An, knowing key players in the industry can provide valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration.
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An
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe staying up to date on who's who in the industry can help build professional networks and stay competitive.
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Wilbert
11 months ago
I think a professional accountant doesn't have to stay up to date on who's who in the industry.
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