Conflicts of Interest

question 7

Multiple Choice

Conflicts of interest

• A) have become less frequent today.
• B) always involve personal financial gain.
• C) are morally worrisome only when the employee acts to the detriment of the company.
• D) occur when employees' have special or private interests that are substantial enough to interfere with their job duties.

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Definitions:

Leasing (NAL)

An agreement where an asset is rented for a specific period of time, but not applicable here as NAL is an unrecognized abbreviation in this context.

Depreciation Tax Shield

An approach to reduce taxable income through the allowance for depreciation, thus saving on taxes.

Lessee's Cost

Lessee's cost involves the expenses borne by a lessee, including lease payments, maintenance, and other costs related to the leased asset.

Tax-oriented Lease

A lease structured in a way that allows the lessor to claim tax benefits, such as depreciation deductions and tax credits, which are then typically passed on to the lessee in the form of lower lease payments.