Your Supervisor Asks You to Conceal Information from Outside Auditors

question 182

Multiple Choice

Your supervisor asks you to conceal information from outside auditors examining the company's financial records. What is your ethical challenge?

• A) loyalty versus truth
• B) conflict of interest
• C) honesty and integrity
• D) You have no ethical challenge.

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