(d) Discuss the professional accountant’s liability for reporting on prospective financial information and themeasures that the professional accountant might take to reduce that liability. (6 marks)

(d) Discuss the professional accountant’s liability for reporting on prospective financial information and the

measures that the professional accountant might take to reduce that liability. (6 marks)


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6 The accountant communicates information to others in reports and statements. Understanding the nature andimportance of communication is therefore an important part of the accountant’s role.Required:(a) Explain the importance of good communication. (5 marks)

(c) Identify and evaluate other strategic options ONA could consider to address the airline’s current financial andoperational weaknesses.Note: requirement (c) includes 2 professional marks (10 marks)

(c) Discuss the ethical and social responsibilities of the Beth Group and whether a change in the ethical andsocial attitudes of the management could improve business performance. (7 marks)Note: requirement (c) includes 2 professional marks for development of the discussion of the ethical and socialresponsibilities of the Beth Group.

(b) Discuss how management’s judgement and the financial reporting infrastructure of a country can have asignificant impact on financial statements prepared under IFRS. (6 marks)Appropriateness and quality of discussion. (2 marks)

(c) Discuss the ethical responsibility of the company accountant in ensuring that manipulation of the statementof cash flows, such as that suggested by the directors, does not occur. (5 marks)Note: requirements (b) and (c) include 2 professional marks in total for the quality of the discussion.

(b) Discuss the relative costs to the preparer and benefits to the users of financial statements of increaseddisclosure of information in financial statements. (14 marks)Quality of discussion and reasoning. (2 marks)

(d) Draft a letter for Tim Blake to send to WM’s investors to include the following:(i) why you believe robust internal controls to be important; and(ii) proposals on how internal systems might be improved in the light of the overestimation of mallerite atWM.Note: four professional marks are available within the marks allocated to requirement (d) for the structure,content, style. and layout of the letter.(16 marks)

(b) Anne is experiencing some tension due to the conflict between her duties and responsibilities as an employee ofFillmore Pierce and as a qualified professional accountant.Required:(i) Compare and contrast her duties and responsibilities in the two roles of employee and professionalaccountant. (6 marks)

(ii) Briefly discuss FOUR non-financial factors which might influence the above decision. (4 marks)

(c) Advise Alan on the proposed disposal of the shares in Mobile Ltd. Your answer should include calculationsof the potential capital gain, and explain any options available to Alan to reduce this tax liability. (7 marks)

(c) (i) Compute Gloria’s capital gains tax liability for 2006/07 ignoring any claims or elections available toreduce the liability. (3 marks)

(ii) Assuming the relief in (i) is available, advise Sharon on the maximum amount of cash she could receiveon incorporation, without triggering a capital gains tax (CGT) liability. (3 marks)

(ii) Calculate Paul’s tax liability if he exercises the share options in Memphis plc and subsequently sells theshares in Memphis plc immediately, as proposed, and show how he may reduce this tax liability.(4 marks)

(ii) State, with reasons, whether Messier Ltd can provide Galileo with accommodation in the UK withoutgiving rise to a UK income tax liability. (2 marks)

(c) The OECD’s Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) recommends preventative measures to betaken by independent legal professionals and accountants (including sole practitioners, partners and employedprofessionals within professional firms).Required:Describe FOUR measures that assist in preventing professional accountants from being used for moneylaundering purposes. (8 marks)

5 (a) IFAC’s ‘Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants’ is divided into three parts:Part A – Applicable to All Professional AccountantsPart B – Applicable to Professional Accountants in Public PracticePart C – Applicable to Employed Professional AccountantsRequired:Distinguish between ‘Professional Accountants’, ‘Professional Accountants in Public Practice’ and ‘EmployedProfessional Accountants’. (3 marks)

6 Certain practices have developed that threaten to damage the integrity and objectivity of professional accountants andthe reputation of the accounting profession.Required:Explain the following practices and associated ethical risks and discuss whether current ethical guidance issufficient:(a) ‘lowballing’; (5 marks)

(c) Describe the examination procedures you should use to verify Cusiter Co’s prospective financial information.(9 marks)

(c) Identify and discuss the ethical and professional matters raised at the inventory count of LA Shots Co.(6 marks)

(c) Assess how the fundamental ethical principles of IFAC’s Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants shouldbe applied to the provision of a forensic investigation service. (6 marks)

The finance director of Blod Co, Uma Thorton, has requested that your firm type the financial statements in the formto be presented to shareholders at the forthcoming company general meeting. Uma has also commented that theprevious auditors did not use a liability disclaimer in their audit report, and would like more information about the useof liability disclaimer paragraphs.Required:(b) Discuss the ethical issues raised by the request for your firm to type the financial statements of Blod Co.(3 marks)

(c) In the context of a standard unmodified audit report, describe the content of a liability disclaimer paragraph,and discuss the main arguments for and against the use of a liability disclaimer paragraph. (5 marks)

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听力原文:The primary objective of financial reporting is to provide information useful for making investment and lending decisions.(6)A.The financial reporting is to provide information for the investors and lenders only.B.The main aim of financial reporting is to offer information useful for decision-making.C.Investment and lending decisions can be made from the financial reporting.D.Investment and lending decisions can not be made from the financial reporting.

听力原文:The financial reporting is used to provide information useful for making investment and lending decision.(2)A.The objective of financial reporting is to provide information useful for making investment and lending decisions.B.The financial reporting is useless.C.The financial reporting can't help people to decide whether they invest on something or not.D.The financial reporting has no objectives.

Being financially secure in retirement just doesn’t happen magically It takes lots of planning time and savingsSome scary facts about retirement?More than 50% of persons do not have enough finances for retirement?25%do not participate in their company’s retirement plan?The average person spends 20 years in retirementHere are some tips to help you plan correctly1. Talk to a financial professional. Every few years it’s a good idea to schedule a meeting with a financial planner to get a “check-up”. It’s just like a doctor’s visit and you should really talk about your present situation and future goals2. Save and keep on saving. Make it a habit to save as much as you can3. Learn your retirement needs. Retirement can be expensive. Learn from today how much you need to save for your retirement. Talk to a financial planner or find an online retirement calculator4. Take part in your employer’s retirement plans. If your company offers one it is usually the best tool you can use. Talk to a financial professional for all your options5. Learn about pension. If you have an employer or government pension plan learn all the details6. Keep your retirement savings off-limits. Don’t make a withdrawal until you retire. You might incur penalties and it will be a setback for realizing your goalsWho can be a financial professional?A. The professional who will do physical “check-up” for youB. The professional who will visit you like a doctorC. The professional who will schedule a meeting with youD. The professional who will help you make your financial plans

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