Code of Ethics for Chartered Accountants

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What is the primary responsibility of a chartered accountant?

  • To satisfy the needs of an individual client
  • To maximize profits for the employing organization
  • To act in the public interest (correct)
  • To influence the behavior of business colleagues

Which of the following is considered an inducement?

  • Preferential treatment (correct)
  • Accuracy in financial reporting
  • Transparency in financial reporting
  • Compliance with laws and regulations

What does an inducement aim to do?

  • Properly influence behavior
  • Influence behavior without necessarily having improper intent (correct)
  • Act in accordance with ethical principles
  • Maximize profits for the organization

Which of the following is NOT considered an inducement?

<p>Transparency in financial reporting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered professional misconduct under Clause 5 of the Chartered Accountants Act?

<p>Failure to disclose a material fact known to the accountant, which is necessary for making a financial statement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What behavior would violate Clause 7 of the Chartered Accountants Act?

<p>Exercising due diligence and avoiding gross negligence in professional duties. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which clause would a Chartered Accountant be guilty of misconduct for failing to obtain sufficient information for expressing an opinion?

<p>Failing to obtain sufficient information necessary for expressing an opinion. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of conduct is prohibited by the Chartered Accountants Act under 'D.FINANCIAL INTERESTS, COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVES LINKED TO FINANCIAL REPORTING AND DECISION MAKING'?

<p>Manipulating information or using confidential information for personal gain. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consideration for the sale of land to Zest Ltd?

<p>₹ 40 crores plus a premium of 6% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was the transaction of selling the land and repurchasing it treated in the Statement of Profit and Loss?

<p>Treated as a sale including the profit arising on disposal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should Infostar Ltd not have derecognized the land from the financial statements?

<p>Because control is not transferred as Zest Ltd.’s ability to use and gain benefit from the land is limited (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Ind AS 115, under what conditions can a repurchase agreement be considered for qualifying as a sale?

<p>When control is transferred to the buyer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a Chartered Accountant do if they become aware of non-compliance or suspected non-compliance?

<p>Seek to obtain an understanding of the matter and inform an immediate superior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances would disclosure of a matter to an appropriate authority be precluded?

<p>If it is contrary to law or regulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should a Chartered Accountant take if their immediate superior appears to be involved in a non-compliance matter?

<p>Inform the next higher level of authority within the employing organization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of making disclosure of a matter to an appropriate authority?

<p>To enable an appropriate authority to cause the matter to be investigated and action to be taken in the public interest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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