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CSME – Mar/July 2020 – L2 – Q2b – Ethical Absolutism vs Relativism in Accounting

Distinguish between ethical absolutism and ethical relativism and identify types of ethical relativism.

b. An adequate understanding of basic concepts and theories of ethics is a prerequisite for the evolution of the skills needed to address ethical issues that could arise while carrying out your duty as a professional accountant. Distinguish between ethical absolutism and ethical relativism. Also, identify THREE types of ethical relativism. (10 Marks)

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CSME – Mar/Jul 2020 – L2 – Q6 – Board Diversity Categories and Benefits

Explain the four essential models for the professional accountant-client relationship with examples.

There are several models (out of which FOUR are more essential) for a professional accountant–client relationship which differ in the extent to which the client or the professional has authority and responsibility.

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Explain the FOUR essential models for a professional accountant–client relationship with examples. (Total 20 Marks)

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AA – Mar/Jul 2020 – L2 – Q2 – Professional Ethics and ICAN’s Ethical Standards

Explains the concept of professional ethics, its importance, and the differences between rule-based and principle-based ethics, highlighting their advantages and weaknesses.

At an inaugural lecture, a professor stated that ‘professionals all over the world should be alive to their duties and not breach the ethics of their profession’. As a professional, you attended the inaugural lecture and you are aware that The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has “Accuracy and Integrity” on its logo, and you also know that professionals should not act contrary to ethical standards and public interest in discharging their duties.

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Explain the following:
(a) Professional ethics. (2 Marks)
(b) Importance of professional ethics. (5 Marks)
(c) Differences between rule-based and principle-based professional ethics. (3 Marks)
(d) Weaknesses of rule-based professional ethics. (4 Marks)
(e) Advantages of principle-based professional ethics. (6 Marks)
(Total 20 Marks)

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CSME – Mar/July 2020 – L2 – Q2b – Ethical Absolutism vs Relativism in Accounting

Distinguish between ethical absolutism and ethical relativism and identify types of ethical relativism.

b. An adequate understanding of basic concepts and theories of ethics is a prerequisite for the evolution of the skills needed to address ethical issues that could arise while carrying out your duty as a professional accountant. Distinguish between ethical absolutism and ethical relativism. Also, identify THREE types of ethical relativism. (10 Marks)

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CSME – Mar/Jul 2020 – L2 – Q6 – Board Diversity Categories and Benefits

Explain the four essential models for the professional accountant-client relationship with examples.

There are several models (out of which FOUR are more essential) for a professional accountant–client relationship which differ in the extent to which the client or the professional has authority and responsibility.

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Explain the FOUR essential models for a professional accountant–client relationship with examples. (Total 20 Marks)

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AA – Mar/Jul 2020 – L2 – Q2 – Professional Ethics and ICAN’s Ethical Standards

Explains the concept of professional ethics, its importance, and the differences between rule-based and principle-based ethics, highlighting their advantages and weaknesses.

At an inaugural lecture, a professor stated that ‘professionals all over the world should be alive to their duties and not breach the ethics of their profession’. As a professional, you attended the inaugural lecture and you are aware that The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has “Accuracy and Integrity” on its logo, and you also know that professionals should not act contrary to ethical standards and public interest in discharging their duties.

Required:</strong >
Explain the following:
(a) Professional ethics. (2 Marks)
(b) Importance of professional ethics. (5 Marks)
(c) Differences between rule-based and principle-based professional ethics. (3 Marks)
(d) Weaknesses of rule-based professional ethics. (4 Marks)
(e) Advantages of principle-based professional ethics. (6 Marks)
(Total 20 Marks)

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