Which of the Following Is Not True of Unethical Behavior

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of unethical behavior?

• A)The only category of unethical behavior for accountants is inflating revenue.
• B)Accountants are often pressured to help commit or cover up unethical behavior.
• C)Hacking is an unethical behavior that accountants should be concerned about.
• D)An accounting information system can be used to cover up unethical behavior.

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Definitions:

Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, indicating the cost per unit of output.

Rent-Seeking Behavior

Activities aimed at increasing one's share of existing wealth without creating new wealth, often through manipulating the social or political environment.

Net Social Gain

The total benefit to society from producing and consuming a good or service, taking into account both the private benefits and costs and any external benefits or costs.

Innovation

The process of creating new products, services, processes, or technologies that deliver value to society or the market.