Exam Flashcards

1
Q

When a company plays a role in society through sponsorship and community projects, it has a ?

A

Stakeholder perspective

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2
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What is the main purpose of a balanced scorecard?

A

Monitor the progress of plans

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3
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What is a control cycle?

A

Production of reports by exception to show where action may be needed

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4
Q

When must a breach of GDPR be reported to ICO?

A

72 hours

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5
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What is the internal rate of return used to measure?

A

Financial Viability of undertaking future projects

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6
Q

What is usually the difference between the quick ratio and current ratio?

A

Stock

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7
Q

Why would two organisations in different countries form one organisation?

A

Reduce solvency capital requirement

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8
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What is the consequence of reserves being used to fund projects?

A

Subsequent increase in profits can be used to pay shareholders

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9
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What is the main role of the internal audit team?

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Verifies the reliability and accuracy of manager reports

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10
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What is the role of first response in a claims team?

A

Minimise further damage

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11
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What does ROE indicate?

A

The profit the insurer is making relative to it’s capital

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12
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What is the third line of defence?

A

Determine changes required to reduce the problem

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13
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What is an activity based costing system?

A

Invoiced by a central department on a cost per unit basis

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14
Q

Which distribution channel issues white label products?

A

Retailers

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15
Q

A tactical plan determines what?

A

Development of new products over a two year period

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16
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Which companies must have articles of association

A

All registered on companies house

17
Q

A balance sheet records what

A

NET financial position

18
Q

If claims handling is outsourced, who is responsible for compliance

A

The insurer solely

19
Q

What is the formula for return on capital employed?

A

Profit pre interest and tax / (share capital + reserves + borrowings)

20
Q

What is the formula for return on equity?

A

Profit after tax / shareholder equity

21
Q

What is the formula for liquidity ratio

A

Current assets / current liabilities

22
Q

What is the difference between the current and quick liquidity ratio?

A

Exclude stock for quick

23
Q

What is the insurance liquidity ratio?

A

Total liabilities / (cash + investments)

24
Q

What is the gearing ratio?

A

Long term borrowings / shareholder equity

25
Q

What is the solvency ratio?

A

Net assets / earned premium net of insurance