A Violation of the Profession's Ethical Standards Would Least Likely

question 11

Multiple Choice

A violation of the profession's ethical standards would least likely have occurred when a CPA in public practice:

• A)used a records-retention agency to store the CPA's working papers and client records.
• B)served as an expert witness in a damage suit and received compensation based on the amount awarded to the plaintiff.
• C)referred life insurance assignments to the CPA's spouse, who is a life insurance agent.
• D)failed to file his personal tax return.

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Definitions:

Quality Control

The process of ensuring products and services meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements through consistent monitoring and testing.

Due Care

A standard of diligence that a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property.

Crib Safe

Refers to ensuring that an infant's crib adheres to safety standards to prevent accidents or injury.

Negligence

A failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances.