The AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct States That a CPA

question 62

Multiple Choice

The AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct states that a CPA should maintain integrity and objectivity. The term "objectivity" in the Code refers to a CPA's ability to

• A) choose independently between alternate accounting principles and auditing standards.
• B) distinguish between accounting practices that are acceptable and those that are not.
• C) be unyielding in all matters dealing with auditing procedures.
• D) maintain an impartial attitude on matters that come under the CPA's review.

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