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Unit: Introduction to Law and Governance

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April 2026

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Question 4
​​(a) Explain TWO actions that could constitute professional misconduct by a professional.        
 
(b) In relation to insurance contracts:  
 
(i) Explain the principle of utmost good faith. 
 
(ii) Summarise FOUR legal effects of amalgamation of insurance companies.  
 
(c) Highlight FOUR distinctions between courts and tribunals.   
 
(d) Explain FOUR fundamental principles that a professional accountant should observe to protect public interest. 


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December 2025

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Question 6
​​(a) Statutes of General Application are recognised as a source of Law of Kenya by Section 3 (1) (c) of the Judicature Act. However, their application is restricted.  
 
List FOUR ways in which they can only be relied upon.  
 
(b) With reference to the law of property, describe FOUR types of interests in land. 
 
(c) Examine FOUR acts that constitute professional misconduct for an accountant.  


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Question 4
​​(a) Highlight FOUR objectives of legal audit to an organisation. 

(b) Outline SIX characteristics of a partnership.

(c) Assess FIVE effects of unethical behaviour to a business.


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August 2025

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Question 7c
​​Evaluate FOUR ways through which professional bodies in your country promote professional ethics among their members.


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Question 7b
​​Discuss FOUR principles of professional ethics.


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April 2025

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Question 7c
​​Explain FOUR ways in which professional ethics contribute to the protection of public interest in your country.


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December 2024

 3 Questions
Question 6b
​​Distinguish between “morality” and “etiquette”.


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Question 1a
​​In relation to professional ethics: 

(i) Explain the term “ethical behaviour”. 

(ii) State SIX ways in which an organisation can promote ethical behaviour.


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Question 3b
​​Explain FOUR ethical concerns in organisations today.


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August 2024

 3 Questions
Question 6b
​​Highlight EIGHT roles of professional ethics to the society.


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Question 7a
​​Identify FIVE sources of ethics.


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Question 7b
​​Highlight FIVE fundamental principles that are contained in a professional body code of ethics in your country.


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April 2024

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Question 6b
​​Outline FIVE justifications for development of a code of ethics for members of a professional association.


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Question 7a
​​State EIGHT merits of promoting professional ethics in organisations


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December 2023

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Question 6a
​​Discuss FIVE ways in which written ethical standards deter wrong doing and promote ethical behaviour in an organisation.


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August 2023

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Question 7b
​​Highlight SEVEN consequences of lack of business ethics to a country's economy.


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Question 6c
​​In relation to professional ethics, examine FOUR common ethical dilemmas faced by professionals


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Question 6b
​ ​​Highlight SEVEN roles of professional bodies with regard to regulation of a profession.


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April 2023

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Question 4d
​​Proper etiquette fosters good manners and an acceptable way of dealing with others.

With reference to the above statement, describe SEVEN rules of etiquette that are necessary to ensure a thriving workplace.


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December 2022

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Question 7a
​​With reference to professional ethics:

(i) Outline FOUR ethical principles that underpin all professional codes of conduct.

(ii) Distinguish between “morality” and “etiquette”.


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August 2022

 2 Questions
Question 5a
​​In relation to professional ethics, discuss five ways in which enforcement of professional ethics and standards is conducted in your country.


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Question 2a
​In relation to professional ethics for Corporation Secretaries, explain five instances which might be considered to be professional misconduct.


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April 2022

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Question 3a
​​(i) Define a "code of ethics".

(ii) Discuss four ways through which a code of ethics can be enforced in a place work.


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Pilot December 2021

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Question 4a
​​​​Explain four theories of ethics


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December 2021

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Question 4b
​​(i) Summarise five ethical standards required from a professional accountant.

(ii) Describe five acts of professional misconduct on the part of an accountant.


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