If an Accountant Takes an Action That Is Deliberately Designed

question 67

Multiple Choice

If an accountant takes an action that is deliberately designed to improve the company's financial results,it would be considered unethical if:

• A)the action was taken specifically for the purpose of showing higher profit.
• B)the action is not in the best interests of the business's owners.
• C)the action will require a special journal entry.
• D)it deliberately misrepresents facts.

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