Ethics Rules in the AICPA Code Apply To

question 56

Multiple Choice

Ethics rules in the AICPA Code apply to:

• A) Individual CPAs who are licensed by state boards of accountancy only
• B) Individual CPAs who are licensed by state boards of accountancy and accounting firms
• C) Licensed accounting firms and certain members of alternative practice structures
• D) Individual CPAs who are licensed by state boards of accountancy, licensed accounting firms, and certain members of alternative practice structures

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Factors in an experiment that are intentionally changed to observe their effect on dependent variables.

Placebo

A compound that does not have any healing properties, employed as a standard in evaluating new medications.

Demand Characteristics

Demand characteristics refer to the subtle cues or signals that can influence participants’ behavior in experiments, biasing the results.

Representative

Someone who acts or speaks on behalf of others, often in a professional setting or within legislative bodies.