The Following Situations Involve a Possible Violation of the AICPA's

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Essay

The following situations involve a possible violation of the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct. For each situation, (1) determine the applicable rule from the Code, (2) decide whether or not the Code has been violated, and (3) briefly explain how the situation violates (or does not violate) the Code.
a. Howard Cunningham & Co., CPAs, designates its firm as "Members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants." All of the partners of the firm are CPAs. However, one of the partners has recently chosen to allow her membership to lapse because of personal reasons.
Rule: ________ Violation?
Yes No

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Definitions:

Peer Groups

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Involves choosing socialization influences from the wide variety of mass media offerings.

Jeffrey Jensen Arnett

A psychologist known for his theory on emerging adulthood, a stage of development between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood.

Socialization Influences

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