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

Which of the following does a professional accountant NOT have a duty to stay up to date on?
A) Emerging issues that could affect public interest
B) Who's who in the industry
C) New legislation
D) Ethical issues relating to his or her work

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
8 months ago
I’m surprised this is even a question!
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Linn
8 months ago
Emerging issues are a must, but who's who? Nah.
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Willodean
8 months ago
Wait, are you saying accountants don't need to know about new legislation?
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Melynda
8 months ago
I think staying updated on ethical issues is super important.
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Son
9 months ago
Definitely not B! Who cares about who's who?
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Sage
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
10 months ago
This looks like a pretty straightforward CSS question. I'm pretty confident I can handle this one.
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Rebbecca
10 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
10 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
10 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
I agree, staying up to date on industry players is crucial for success
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Leslee
1 year ago
D) Ethical issues relating to his or her work
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Nada
1 year ago
C) New legislation
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Yuette
1 year ago
A) Emerging issues that could affect public interest
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Mitsue
1 year 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
1 year ago
D) Ethical issues relating to his or her work
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Deeanna
1 year ago
C) New legislation
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Sina
1 year ago
A) Emerging issues that could affect public interest
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Carissa
1 year 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
1 year ago
D) Ethical issues relating to his or her work
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Celeste
1 year ago
C) New legislation
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Eden
1 year ago
A) Emerging issues that could affect public interest
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Sheridan
1 year 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
1 year ago
Absolutely, staying updated on ethical issues is crucial in our profession.
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Matthew
1 year ago
D) Ethical issues relating to his or her work
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Vi
1 year ago
C) New legislation
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Malcom
1 year ago
A) Emerging issues that could affect public interest
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Maia
1 year ago
Who's who in the industry? Really? That's like the most basic thing an accountant should know!
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Freida
1 year ago
D) Ethical issues relating to his or her work
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Willis
1 year ago
C) New legislation
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Donte
1 year ago
A) Emerging issues that could affect public interest
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Deonna
1 year ago
I agree with An, knowing key players in the industry can provide valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration.
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An
1 year 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
1 year 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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