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CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Exam - Topic 8 Question 81 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 exam
Question #: 81
Topic #: 8
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A distinguishing mark of the accountancy profession is its acceptance of the responsibility to act in the public interest Therefore:

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Ben
3 months ago
A is misleading. Corporate policies don't always align with public interest.
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Twila
3 months ago
Wait, can accountants really break laws for the public good?
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Maurine
3 months ago
B is crucial. We need transparency in audits.
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Cherelle
4 months ago
Totally disagree with D. Breaking laws is not the answer!
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Portia
4 months ago
C is spot on! It's about more than just the client.
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Ernestine
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused about D. I know we have to act ethically, but breaking laws sounds extreme. Isn’t there a way to address issues without doing that?
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Kristin
4 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen a question similar to this before, and it was about the importance of transparency in audits. I think B might be the right choice.
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Eloisa
4 months ago
I think option C makes the most sense because our role goes beyond just serving one client. We have a duty to the public too, right?
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Annmarie
5 months ago
I remember discussing how the public interest is a core principle in our ethics classes, but I'm not entirely sure if that means we always have to report everything.
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Angelyn
5 months ago
Option C looks like the safest bet here. An accountant's duty is to the public, not just their client or employer.
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Lindy
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question and the options. Might need to re-read it a few times to make sure I'm understanding it correctly.
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Anglea
5 months ago
I think the key is understanding that an accountant's responsibility goes beyond just their employer's policies. Option C seems to capture that best.
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Kanisha
5 months ago
Hmm, not sure about this one. The options seem to be getting at different interpretations of the public interest.
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Yen
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward, just need to focus on the public interest aspect.
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Vincent
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know properties files are used to store configuration settings, but I can't quite remember what specific types of content they typically hold. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Phyliss
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm leaning towards option B, since a new BSR election should happen after a bootstrap message wait interval when a higher priority BSR message is seen. But I'm not 100% confident.
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Ernest
5 months ago
This seems pretty straightforward. I'll focus on the key elements that need to be identical between the sites.
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Shala
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I'd go with Stackdriver uptime checks since it's specifically designed for monitoring application availability.
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Yuki
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The daily stand-up is all about the team's progress and issues, so option B is the clear winner here. The stand-up gives the team visibility into how they're doing, which is crucial for monitoring the project.
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Leonida
5 months ago
I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll need to carefully consider how the project triangle elements are related before selecting an answer.
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Tenesha
2 years ago
I agree with Amos. We must uphold ethical standards and follow the law.
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Amos
2 years ago
I don't think breaking laws is ever justified, even for the public interest.
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Izetta
2 years ago
But what about option D? Should accountants break laws for the public interest?
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Tenesha
2 years ago
I agree with Amos. Professional accountants should prioritize the public interest.
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Amos
2 years ago
I think option C is the correct answer.
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