Theory refresher - risk evaluation and mitigation - Part 1 - Risk and Ethics
Taught by Stuart Murphy · AI tutor support included
You’ll learn how to evaluate risks, update a risk register and assess ethical dilemmas using exam-ready techniques. The lesson covers likelihood, impact, prioritisation and risk responses, including transfer, avoidance, reduction and acceptance, as well as identifying risk owners and suitable mitigations.
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Core Activity D: Risk Overview
- 0:48 Principal Risks and Mitigations
- 2:10 Risk Register Assessment and Responses
- 7:49 Identifying Gaps in the Risk Register
- 9:02 Ethical Dilemmas in the Case
- 9:55 Writing Stronger Ethical Analysis
- 12:49 Using Transparency, Effect and Fairness
- 16:34 Applying Ethics to Business Decisions
About this lesson
You’ll also apply the ACCA ethical principles of professional behaviour, integrity, professional competence, confidentiality and objectivity, alongside the transparency, effects and fairness tests. The exam-standard questions focus on cyber risk, AI monitoring, sales pressure and conflicts of interest, helping you develop clear, well-supported answers for Core activity D.
Duration: 20m
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