The Public Interest Principle in the AICPA Code of Professional

question 32

Multiple Choice

The Public Interest Principle in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct recognizes:

• A) The importance of integrity in decision making
• B) The importance of stakeholder groups
• C) The need to be independent of the client
• D) The importance of exercising objectivity in decision making

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Definitions:

Un-American Activities

Actions or behaviors considered contrary to the interests, principles, or ideals of the United States, often associated with the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) which investigated such activities.

John Rankin

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Liberal Causes

Issues and movements that aim for equal rights, freedoms, and social progress.

Executive Order 9835

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