CAS1501 ASSIGNMENT 03
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, C1: Judge Baloyi found Mr. John Smith, the former CEO of Pacific Petrol Power Limited (PPP), solely
liable for R2.146 million in financial losses due to breaches of fiduciary and statutory duties under
the Companies Act. The judge emphasized that a director's role requires active supervision and
monitoring of company affairs, and Mr. Smith failed to address several red flags about the company's
deteriorating financial condition, despite his extensive accountancy experience.
C2: Mr. Smith was found guilty primarily because he failed to act on multiple red flags highlighted in
an internal audit report, despite having a duty to monitor and respond to the company's
deteriorating financial state. His negligence in addressing these issues led to significant financial
losses, which the judge deemed his responsibility to compensate.
C3: Study Unit 2: Perspectives on ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSIONS and their role in society
C4:management
C5: As stewards, they are responsible for making decisions and taking actions that protect the best
interests of the company and its stakeholders. Their duty is to monitor and oversee the company’s
operations, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. The study emphasizes that
SEMESTER 02 2024
WRITTEN BY EXPERT ACADEMY
ALL QUESTIONS ARE WELL STRUCTRED
DISTINCTION GUARANTEED
WHATSAPP 064 516 7275
, C1: Judge Baloyi found Mr. John Smith, the former CEO of Pacific Petrol Power Limited (PPP), solely
liable for R2.146 million in financial losses due to breaches of fiduciary and statutory duties under
the Companies Act. The judge emphasized that a director's role requires active supervision and
monitoring of company affairs, and Mr. Smith failed to address several red flags about the company's
deteriorating financial condition, despite his extensive accountancy experience.
C2: Mr. Smith was found guilty primarily because he failed to act on multiple red flags highlighted in
an internal audit report, despite having a duty to monitor and respond to the company's
deteriorating financial state. His negligence in addressing these issues led to significant financial
losses, which the judge deemed his responsibility to compensate.
C3: Study Unit 2: Perspectives on ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSIONS and their role in society
C4:management
C5: As stewards, they are responsible for making decisions and taking actions that protect the best
interests of the company and its stakeholders. Their duty is to monitor and oversee the company’s
operations, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. The study emphasizes that
