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CIMAPRO19-P03-1 Exam - Topic 7 Question 52 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRO19-P03-1 exam
Question #: 52
Topic #: 7
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T is an accountant who has been accused of professional incompetence T agreed to advise a client on currency management and the client lost a great deal of money when a large foreign currency trade receivable declined in value without having been hedged.

Which of the following factors strengthens the case that T has been incompetent?

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Suggested Answer: A, B, D

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Nancey
3 months ago
D shows T didn't take a strong stance, that's a red flag!
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Javier
3 months ago
E is surprising, how can you advise on something you've never done?
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Pete
4 months ago
C seems like a weak excuse, costs shouldn't outweigh risk!
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Shelia
4 months ago
B makes it clear others were hedging, T should have known better.
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Erick
4 months ago
A is definitely a factor, staying updated is crucial!
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Gretchen
4 months ago
I recall a practice question about experience. E might suggest incompetence, but it could also mean T was just inexperienced in that area.
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Emmett
4 months ago
I think C could weaken the case. If T had valid reasons for not hedging, it might show that he was acting in the client's best interest.
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Margot
5 months ago
I’m not sure about B. Just because others hedged doesn’t mean T was incompetent, right? It could depend on the specific situation.
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Garry
5 months ago
I remember discussing how staying updated with professional development is crucial for accountants. So, A seems like a strong factor for incompetence.
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Melvin
5 months ago
Hmm, this looks like it's testing our understanding of SMB traffic and potential security issues. I'll need to carefully analyze the Wireshark capture to determine what's going on.
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My
5 months ago
I can't recall the specifics about cifs.serverName—doesn't that usually work on both Windows and non-Windows servers?
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Goldie
5 months ago
Okay, this is a tough one. I'm a bit confused about the difference between the Consolidated Gaps, Solutions and Dependencies Matrix and the Solution Building Blocks approach. I think I'll need to review the TOGAF materials again to make sure I understand the nuances of each method. Once I've got that sorted, I should be able to put together a solid plan for the Transition Architectures.
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Giuseppe
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. A S.M.A.R.T. error is a predictive failure notice, so that seems like the most likely answer. But I want to double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Ernie
5 months ago
This question seems a bit tricky. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about which one is the least accurate in a weakening economy.
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Lavera
10 months ago
I bet T's excuse was, 'I was too busy binge-watching The Office to keep up with my CPD. It's a classic!
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Lenna
9 months ago
C) T had studied all relevant economic forecasts and had concluded that it would be too expensive to hedge this receivable
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Lauran
9 months ago
B) Since the loss the client's chief executive has spoken to her business contacts in the industry and all had hedged against a decline in this currency
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Glenna
9 months ago
A) T had been too busy to stay up to date with continuing professional development requirements
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Cyril
10 months ago
E is the funniest one. It's like T was just winging it and said, 'Sure, I can help you with that. How hard can currency hedging be?' Spoiler alert: pretty darn hard.
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Ronna
8 months ago
E) T had never offered advice on foreign currency management before
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Raylene
8 months ago
D) T had offered the client two alternatives showing the costs and benefits of hedging the position, but did not strongly recommend either alternative
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Alica
8 months ago
C) T had studied all relevant economic forecasts and had concluded that it would be too expensive to hedge this receivable
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Clarence
8 months ago
B) Since the loss the client's chief executive has spoken to her business contacts in the industry and all had hedged against a decline in this currency
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Caprice
8 months ago
Yeah, E is definitely a red flag. T should have been more experienced in that area before taking on the client's request.
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Tamesha
8 months ago
E) T had never offered advice on foreign currency management before
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Renea
9 months ago
B) Since the loss the client's chief executive has spoken to her business contacts in the industry and all had hedged against a decline in this currency
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Hildred
9 months ago
A) T had been too busy to stay up to date with continuing professional development requirements
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Andrew
10 months ago
E) T had never offered advice on foreign currency management before
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Talia
10 months ago
A) T had been too busy to stay up to date with continuing professional development requirements
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Bernardine
11 months ago
I can't believe T had never handled foreign currency management before. That's like an accountant saying, 'I've never done taxes before.' Might as well just hand in a blank exam sheet.
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Armando
9 months ago
D) T had offered the client two alternatives showing the costs and benefits of hedging the position, but did not strongly recommend either alternative
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Sharee
9 months ago
C) T had studied all relevant economic forecasts and had concluded that it would be too expensive to hedge this receivable
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Annett
10 months ago
B) Since the loss the client's chief executive has spoken to her business contacts in the industry and all had hedged against a decline in this currency
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Reed
10 months ago
A) T had been too busy to stay up to date with continuing professional development requirements
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Stevie
11 months ago
Wow, T is really in hot water. Choosing C as the correct answer would be like saying, 'Yeah, I did a terrible job, but at least I was too cheap to hedge!' Not a great defense.
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Justine
11 months ago
I see both sides, but I think all factors should be considered before making a final judgment.
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Florencia
11 months ago
A, B, and D are clear signs of incompetence. T should have been on top of CPD, clearly communicated the risks, and made a strong recommendation to the client. Dropping the ball on all of these is just poor professionalism.
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Ronnie
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe factors C and E are more relevant in this situation.
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Bobbye
11 months ago
I think factors B and D strengthen the case against T.
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