Which of the Following Events Would NOT Be Considered Unethical

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events would NOT be considered unethical under IMA standards?

• A) An accountant told his friends about the bids his company had received from contractors for construction contracts.
• B) An accountant provided a list of his company's foreign transactions to an investigative reporter who was working on a story for the paper.
• C) An accountant provided a list of his company's qualified suppliers to a small businessman that wanted to set up a similar business on his own.
• D) An accountant provided a copy of his company's published financial statements to a relative who owned a business that was directly competing with the accountant's company.

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Definitions:

Limited Time

A restricted period during which something can occur or must be completed.

Scarcity

Refers to the fundamental economic problem of having seemingly unlimited human wants and needs in a world of limited resources.

Freedom of Choice

The ability or right of individuals to make their own decisions without external constraints or coercion.

Emotional Response

The psychological reaction characterized by feelings such as happiness, anger, or fear, triggered by specific stimuli or events.