Question 41
Which of the following is CORRECT in relation to an alteration of a company's articles of association?
(i) A copy of the resolution and the amended articles must be filed with the Registrar of Companies within 15 days of the date of the resolution.
(ii) The articles of association may be amended by an ordinary resolution with special notice.
(iii) An alteration of the articles cannot discriminate between the majority and minority shareholders.
Question 42
An internal auditor discovered evidence of a fraud earned out by an employee who worked in the accounting department. The auditor concluded that the fraud had been possible because of unsatisfactory segregation of duties in the department.
Poor segregation between which of the following duties would provide the best opportunity for this type of fraud to occur?
Question 43
Which of the following is correct in relation to the UK Corporate Governance Code?
(i) The Code gives rise to a disclosure requirement
(ii) Breach of the Code gives rise to criminal penalties
(iii) Breach of the Code gives rise to civil liability
Question 44
Which of the following are guilty of skimming? Select ALL that apply.
Question 45
What is the legal meaning of the word "simple" in the expression "valid simple contract"?