CPA Ethics and Governance Practice Questions - CPA Program Ethics and Governance Exam - CPA Ethics and Governance Practice Questions

Question 1

In the CPA Australia Ethics and Governance subject, the foundational obligation distinguishing a profession from a mere occupation is the duty to:

Place the good of society and the public interest ahead of personal interests Maximise the fees charged to clients for advisory services Guarantee a minimum return on every audit engagement Restrict membership to protect the income of existing members

Correct Answer:

Place the good of society and the public interest ahead of personal interests

Question 2

A 'profession' is generally characterised by all of the following features EXCEPT:

A specialised body of knowledge acquired through extended education A guaranteed level of personal wealth for every member A code of ethics governing member conduct An obligation to serve the public interest

Correct Answer:

A guaranteed level of personal wealth for every member

Question 3

Under the regulatory framework governing the Australian accounting profession, which body is responsible for setting auditing standards that have the force of law for audits conducted under the Corporations Act 2001?

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CPA Australia's membership committee The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

Correct Answer:

The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB)

Question 4

The body responsible for setting accounting standards used in the preparation of financial reports under the Australian Corporations Act 2001 is the:

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Financial Reporting Council (FRC) Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB)

Correct Answer:

Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB)

Question 5

Which regulator is primarily responsible for enforcing the Corporations Act 2001 and overseeing company directors, financial markets and financial services in Australia?

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) CPA Australia The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)

Correct Answer:

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)

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