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CIMA BA4 Exam
BA4 - Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law (Page 5 )

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026
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Which of the following is INCORRECT in relation to business names?

  1. The business name of a private company limited by shares must end in "Limited" or "Ltd".
  2. Both public and private companies may use a business name.
  3. If a business name is used, the name of the proprietor must be stated on business correspondence and at the premises where the business is carried on.
  4. If a business name is used which is the same or very similar to that of an existing business, an action in the tort of passing off may be brought by the existing business.

Answer(s): A



In the UK, the body responsible for taking an appropriate role in the development of statutes, regulations and accounting standards which affect the conduct of auditing and assurance services, both domestically and internationally is:

  1. The Professional Oversight Board for Accountancy
  2. The International Federation of Accountants
  3. The Auditing Practices Board
  4. The Financial Review Board

Answer(s): C



The code of ethics of the professional body to which M belongs is very clear about the importance of non-discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation and religion. But, because of her particular religious convictions, M believes that homosexuality is wrong. This is an example of a tension between:

  1. Corporate and professional values
  2. Personal and professional values
  3. Societal and professional values
  4. Personal and corporate values

Answer(s): B



B is employed by Zed plc and has suffered an occupational injury.

Which of the following is correct?

Zed plc may be liable to B for:

i) breach of an implied term in B's contract of employment

ii) breach of the duty to take care in the tort of negligence

iii) breach of statutory duty

  1. (i) only
  2. (ii) only
  3. (iii) only
  4. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer(s): D



Which of the following may be liable to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of the company carrying on business at a time when it appeared that insolvency was inevitable?

  1. The current directors and shareholders of the company.
  2. The current and former directors of the company.
  3. The current directors of the company.
  4. The current directors and former shareholders of the company.

Answer(s): B






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