# Accounting: Ethics, audit and governance

> 6 questions based on past NSC papers, on ethics, audit and governance, 19 marks in our Paper 1 questions. Answer one and see it marked mark by mark.

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Last updated: 2026-11-12

## Questions

- [Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q3.6.1 (4 marks)](https://sharpkop.co.za/accounting/2024-nov-p1/q3-6-1/): Shareholders appoint a chief executive officer (CEO) to run the company on their behalf.
- [Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q4.1 (2 marks)](https://sharpkop.co.za/accounting/2024-nov-p1/q4-1/): Explain the role of an independent external auditor of a company. Give ONE point.
- [Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q4.2 (2 marks)](https://sharpkop.co.za/accounting/2024-nov-p1/q4-2/): Rand Valley Ltd received a/an (qualified / unqualified / disclaimer of opinion) audit report.
- [Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q4.3 (4 marks)](https://sharpkop.co.za/accounting/2024-nov-p1/q4-3/): Name TWO types of evidence that the auditor would look at to confirm that the property, plant and equipment of Thabo Traders Ltd are...
- [Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q4.4 (4 marks)](https://sharpkop.co.za/accounting/2024-nov-p1/q4-4/): Explain what this auditor’s report means for each of the following groups. Give ONE point for each group: the directors and the...
- [Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q4.5 (3 marks)](https://sharpkop.co.za/accounting/2024-nov-p1/q4-5/): The directors of Ridgeway Holdings Ltd pressured the company’s independent external auditor to knowingly issue an untrue audit report to...

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