Michael Has Been Approached by the CEO of an Audit

question 16

Multiple Choice

Michael has been approached by the CEO of an audit client and offered two tickets to the FIFA tournament at the Olympic Games. The CEO knows that Michael has always wanted to attend the Olympic Games and thought this was a nice way to thank him for twenty-years of excellent professional services. From an ethical perspective in deciding whether to accept the gift Michael should consider whether:

• A) He has the time and money to travel to the games
• B) Threats created by the gifts are at an acceptable level
• C) The audit has been completed for the current year
• D) Nonaudit services are also provided for the client

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Definitions:

Private Good

A product or service that is consumed by an individual without its benefits being available to others who have not paid for it, characterized by excludability and rivalry.

Public Good

A product that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning it can be consumed by multiple people without diminishing availability to others.

Total Quantity Demanded

The sum of all individual quantities of a good or service demanded at a given price level within a specified period.

Public Good

A product that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous in consumption, meaning its use by one individual does not reduce its availability to others.