The Idea That Each Person Must Decide How to Behave

question 17

Multiple Choice

The idea that each person must decide how to behave and that whatever decision that person makes is acceptable is known as:

• A) consequentialism.
• B) the deontological method.
• C) ethical relativism.
• D) moral positivism.

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Definitions:

Useful Life

The estimated period over which a fixed asset is expected to be useful to the owning entity, beyond which it is considered to be no longer efficient for use.

Consolidation Adjustments

Adjustments made in the preparation of consolidated financial statements to eliminate the effects of intercompany transactions and balances among the entities being consolidated.

Gain on Sale

The financial profit earned from selling an asset at a higher price than its purchase price or book value.

Equity Method

A method of accounting that allows an investor to recognize gains and losses through their share of an associate's profits or losses, adjusting the value of their investment accordingly.