CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-F02-1 Topic 1 Question 33 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-F02-1 exam

Question #: 33
Topic #: 1

Mr D, a CIMA qualified accountant, is working on the preparation of a long term profit forecast required by the local stock marketprior to a new share issue of equity shares. At the most recent board meeting the directors requested that the forecast be inflated. In Mr D's view this wouldgrossly overestimate the forecast profit. Theboard intends to publish the revised inflated forecast.

Which THREE of the following are the ethical options available to Mr D in this situation?

AConsider resignation of his post as accountant.

BAdjust the figures in line with the board's request as this is a forecast and not the financial statements.

CDiscuss the situation with his line manager.

DConsider reporting the situation to the appropriate authorities.

EDelegate the work to a subordinate.

FSubmit the original forecast without the board's approval.

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Suggested Answer: A, C, D

by Allene at May 06, 2022, 07:26 AM

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