Following a Disaster a Survivor Is Standing in Line Waiting

question 33

Essay

Following a disaster a survivor is standing in line waiting to enter a dining room tent.The survivor begins speaking with you,a crisis intervention worker,about a deeply traumatic and personal issue.Other survivors are standing in line and could easily over hear the conversation.The client asks the disaster worker to keep their conversation confidential.How would you proceed? What are the ethical principles,legal,moral,or political issues involved?​

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Definitions:

Consolidated Retained Earnings

The cumulative amount of earnings of a corporation and its subsidiaries after dividends have been paid, as reported in consolidated financial statements.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net profits left in the company after dividends have been paid to shareholders.

Voting Shares

Shares that give the shareholder the right to vote on matters of corporate policy and the election of board members.

Purchase Method

A method of accounting for an acquisition where the purchaser's financial statements include the assets and liabilities of the acquired company at their fair values.