Discuss whether the chartered accountants/registered auditors identified in each of the situations described below have failed to comply or are in danger of failing to comply with the fundamental ethical principles in the SAICA Code of Professional Conduct (2022). (First state the ethical principles/s and then the explanation for each principle.) Note: Any of the given situations may amount to non-compliance with more than one principle. Q2.1. John Smith is a registered auditor and the engagement partner on the audit of Letsatsi Safaris Ltd, a large company that owns several wildlife game reserves in South Africa and neighbouring countries. One of the perks of being the audit partner of Letsatsi Safaris Ltd, is that the managing director of the client grants a seven night free stay at a five star all inclusive lodge for four people. John is very excited about this prospect. However, in return, the managing director of the client requires an unqualified audit opinion

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Discuss whether the chartered accountants/registered auditors identified in each of the situations described below have failed to comply or are in danger of failing to comply with the fundamental ethical principles in the SAICA Code of Professional Conduct (2022). (First state the ethical principles/s and then the explanation for each principle.) Note: Any of the given situations may amount to non-compliance with more than one principle.

Q2.1. John Smith is a registered auditor and the engagement partner on the audit of Letsatsi Safaris Ltd, a large company that owns several wildlife game reserves in South Africa and neighbouring countries. One of the perks of being the audit partner of Letsatsi Safaris Ltd, is that the managing director of the client grants a seven night free stay at a five star all inclusive lodge for four people. John is very excited about this prospect. However, in return, the managing director of the client requires an unqualified audit opinion

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