Which of the Following Would Likely Constitute a Breach of Ethics

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would likely constitute a breach of ethics for a management accountant?

• A)to omit pertinent information from a report because it is personally unfavourable
• B)to consider disclosing confidential information in order to further your own career
• C)to consider disclosing confidential information (ie gained from a third party)in order to assist your employer/client
• D)to report the unethical actions of another party, with the expectation that this will further your own career
• E)to be disruptive in a meeting

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