Why Is Ethics in Accounting Practices Important

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why is ethics in accounting practices important?

• A) So stakeholders can seek a higher return on their investment
• B) Accounting methods depend on the veracity of their application.
• C) To ensure consistency between firms
• D) To allow for uniformity in CPA standards and application
• E) To allow multinational firms to understand international investment

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