Question 1 (30 marks) Read the content below in relation to the Caterpillar Financial Statements, and then answer the questions that follow. Assume that the effective tax rate maintains a proportionate relationship to profit before tax when converting from LIFO to FIFO stock valuation. The LIFO reserve for the year ended 31 December 2021 was $2 599 million, inventory was $14 038 million, and total […]
Posted: October 1, 2024
Managing inherent, operational, and other types of risk at a company is a complex process that’s difficult to handle for a single person or department. That’s why many businesses use a multi-layered approach to risk management called the Three Lines of Defence. This model delegates different aspects of the compliance risk management process to specific employees and divisions within the organization. That allows for a […]
Posted: August 26, 2024
Adidas Marketing Plan Read the following case studies, and view the images provided in Annexure 1, before answering the questions that follow: Case study Part 1: Adidas launches its largest store in Africa at Gateway Shopping Centre Adidas South Africa has opened a new Home of Sport concept store in Durban, at Gateway Shopping Centre. It’s the first of its kind on the African continent, […]
Posted: July 23, 2024
Question 1 (10 marks) Discuss eight reasons why there is a need for regulatory compliance within organisations. Marks will be allocated for the following items: • Referencing • Presentation (structure of the answer) • Reasons/arguments presented. (10) Question 2 (25 marks) Refer to the image below and answer the question that follows. Required: The image above illustrates some of the hard skills that compliance officers […]
Posted: March 20, 2024
Question 1 (100 marks) Read the following excerpt and then answer the questions that follow: Policy analysis refers to the process through which policy solutions to public problems are identified, analysed and presented to policymakers for consideration. Policy analysis involves conducting data analysis to inform and support decisions based on the technical aspects of an issue. It includes identifying the need for a policy, assessing […]
Posted: October 17, 2023
The following adjusting transactions appeared in the accounting records of ROPS Properties (Pty) Ltd: 1. The interest on the bond of R900 000 at 12.5% has not yet been accounted for at year-end. The bond was originally obtained on 1 March 2023 through Bruma Bank. 2. Included in the rental income account was an amount of R90 000, which related to income for November and […]
Posted: August 31, 2023
Question 1 (35 marks) To prepare for your professional life, you need to reflect on how to effectively build your career. The media has recently been shining the spotlight on leaders of all ages and walks of life. Research the topic of leadership further (using a minimum of three other sources) and compile a detailed five-year personal development plan (PDP) which would be applicable to […]
Posted: March 19, 2023
Question 1 (12 marks) Identify an organisation of your choice within the retail industry and answer the following questions: Identify three levels of management at your chosen organisation. Provide a relevant example of each in your answer. (6) Review your answer in Question 1.1. Identify an objective formulated at each level of your chosen organisation and provide one example for each level. (6) Question 2 […]
Posted: March 14, 2023
