CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Exam - Topic 7 Question 94 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 exam

Question #: 94
Topic #: 7

The majority of developed countries require publicly quoted companies and large companies to produce annual financial statements which are then audited by an external auditor.

Which of the following statements regarding the requirement for external audit is Incorrect?

AIndependent external audit gives confidence in the financial statements which is required as the directors have incentives to manipulate the financial statements presented to the shareholders

BAs the directors are responsible for the day-to-day management of the company, they hold more detailed information which is resolved by the presentation of financial statements to the shareholders and this needs to be guaranteed by independent external audit.

CIndependent external audit gives confidence in the financial statements by including the auditor's opinion on whether or not they show a true and fair view.

DAs the directors are responsible for the day-to-day management of the company, they hold more detailed information which is resolved by the presentation of financial statements to the shareholders and there is a need for this to be assured by independent external audit

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Minna

3 months ago

I thought external audits were optional for smaller companies?

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Tammy

3 months ago

B and D sound similar, but I think D is more accurate.

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Lavonda

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure all companies really need audits?

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Quentin

4 months ago

Totally agree with A, external audits are crucial!

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Reuben

4 months ago

A is definitely true, directors can manipulate numbers.

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Myong

4 months ago

I practiced a question like this before, and I think the key is understanding the role of the auditor. I’m leaning towards option D being the incorrect one, but I need to double-check.

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Paris

4 months ago

I feel like option A is definitely correct because it highlights the potential for manipulation by directors, but I’m not entirely sure about the wording in option C.

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Rodrigo

4 months ago

I think options B and D are quite similar, but I can't recall if both emphasize the need for assurance from the audit.

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Malissa

5 months ago

I remember discussing how external audits are meant to provide assurance to shareholders, but I'm not sure if all the statements reflect that correctly.

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Micheline

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. The statements are all about the purpose and benefits of external audit, so I'll need to analyze each one closely to find the one that doesn't fit.

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Laquanda

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording of the options. I'll need to read through them carefully to make sure I understand the nuances.

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Jordan

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, I just need to identify the incorrect statement about the requirement for external audit.

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Mel

5 months ago

The key here is to focus on the specific details in each statement and determine which one is incorrect. I think I have a good strategy for approaching this.

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Starr

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the exact syntax for the `find` command here. I'll need to review the examples and make sure I get the options right.

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Julianna

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know there are commands related to backup and loading data, but I can't remember the exact syntax. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Yolando

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think the answer is C.

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Trina

1 year ago

I agree with Georgene, I also think the answer is B.

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Margot

1 year ago

Wait, does this mean the directors can't be trusted? Shouldn't we just let them handle it themselves? Seems a bit like overkill if you ask me.

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Xochitl

1 year ago

Hey, at least they're not asking us to audit the auditors! That would be a real headache.

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Phyliss

1 year ago

B) As the directors are responsible for the day-to-day management of the company, they hold more detailed information which is resolved by the presentation of financial statements to the shareholders and this needs to be guaranteed by independent external audit.

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Glennis

1 year ago

A) Independent external audit gives confidence in the financial statements which is required as the directors have incentives to manipulate the financial statements presented to the shareholders

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Jill

2 years ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D.

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Rickie

2 years ago

I'm going with D. The directors' detailed information needs to be independently verified, otherwise it's just a glorified self-review.

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Georgene

2 years ago

I think the answer is B.

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Edelmira

2 years ago

Hmm, I think C is the correct answer here. The auditor's opinion is the key to ensuring confidence in the financial statements.

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Stefan

1 year ago

Yes, C is definitely the right choice. The auditor's opinion provides assurance on the true and fair view of the financial statements.

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Denny

1 year ago

I agree, C is the correct answer. The auditor's opinion is crucial for confidence in the financial statements.

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Juan

2 years ago

Option B seems a bit redundant. We already know the directors have more detailed information, so the external audit just reaffirms that, right?

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Werner

1 year ago

The external audit adds credibility to the financial statements and provides assurance to shareholders about the company's financial position.

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Gail

2 years ago

I agree, having an independent external audit helps to ensure that the information presented to shareholders is accurate and reliable.

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Janey

2 years ago

Option B does seem redundant, but it's important for the external audit to confirm the information provided by the directors.

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