Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law – BA4

OVERVIEW

Merely being knowledgeable in Accounting, financial and managerial concepts would not be sufficient if you are to become CIMA Certified Professional in Business Accounting. In addition you would need to equip yourself with ethical, corporate fundamentals of governance and business law in order to become a certified professional in a recognised CIMA qualification such as this.

Usually when a business is conducted in the real world, the legal and administrative frameworks support commercial activity. With this in mind the ethical guidelines, fundamentals of governance such as contract law and employment law is discussed at some depth in this unit BA4.

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COURSE CURRICULUM
BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
Chapter 1 – Ethics And Ethical Principles
Introduction
Management Accountant’s Role In Business Ethics
Ethical Influences
Absolute V Relative
Schools Of Ethics
The Consequences Of Poor Ethics In Business
Accountants And The Public Interest
Sources Of Professional Rules And Ethics
Ethical Codes
Organisational And Personal Values
Lifelong Learning
Chapter 2 – Cima’s Code Of Ethics
Introduction
Fundamental Principles
Threats To Professional Ethics And Responses To Threats To Ethical Principles And Ethical Conflicts
CIMA’s Ethical Code And The Law
Chapter 3 – Corporate Governance – 1
Why Corporate Governance Is Needed
Corporate Governance, Ethics And The Law
OECD Principles Of Corporate Governance
IFACS Main Drivers For Sustainable Corporate Success
CIMA’s Proposals For Better Reporting Of Corporate Governance
Tone From The Top
Chapter 4 – Corporate Governance – 2
Introduction
Unitary And Two-Tier Boards
The UK Corporate Governance Code
Chapter 5 – Internal And External Audit
Introduction
Internal Audit
The Need For External Audit
What The External Auditors Do
What Auditors Don’t Do
Advantages And Disadvantages Of An External Audit
Chapter 6 – Error And Fraud
Introduction
Errors
Fraud
Pre-Requisites For Fraud
Internal Control And Its Role In Preventing And Detecting Fraud And Errors
Control Procedures And Activities
Protection Against Fraud
Chapter 7 – Corporate Social Responsibility
Introduction
OECD General Policies
The Demands Of Multiple Stakeholders
CSR And The Supply Chain
Reporting Corporate Social Responsibility
CSR And Brand Management
Chapter 8 – Contract Law
What Is A Contract?
Offers
Acceptance
Consideration
Intention To Enter Into Legal Relations
Terms, Warranties And Conditions
Misrepresentation
Companies And Contracts
Chapter 9 – Employment Law
Employment
Implied Terms
Collective Agreements
Written Statement Of Employment Particulars
What A Written Statement Must Include
What A Written Statement Doesn’t Need To Include
Working Abroad
Problems With A Written Statement
Workplace Policies And Procedures
Diversity
Bribery And Corruption
Whistle-Blowing
Money Laundering
Social Media
Data Protection
Health And Safety
Disciplinary Procedures, Employment Protection And Termination
Chapter 10 – Business Organisations
Types Of Business Organisation
The Company’s Constitution
The Corporate Veil

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Syllabus Structure

• Business Ethics and Ethical Conflict
• Corporate Governance, Controls and Corporate Social Responsibility
• General Principles of the Legal System, Contract and Employment La
• Company Administration

Assessment

This is an objective test. The objective test must be passed in order for learners to complete the syllabus module. Additionally, learners who wish to progress to the CIMA Foundation level qualification should also successfully pass this test.

Exam Details

This is a computer-based test. The test is made up of multiple choice, number entry and drag and drop question formats. Objective Test

• Format – Computer-Based
• Duration – 120 minutes
• BA4 – 85 objective test questions

(A score of 100 out of 150 will represent a Pass)

Objective tests – GBP95 (Tier 1 per exam)

Please Note : Official Exam is not provided, It should be purchased separately

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Certification

Upon the successful completion of the unit Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law – BA4, learners can advance to the next unit of the Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA) Or If the learner has already completed other units, can apply to the final exam of Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA).