Accounting Ethics

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Who introduced accounting?

Warren Buffett

Luca Pacioli (correct)

Elon Musk

Michael Jordan

Where are ethics taught in relation to accounting?

Government agencies

Fast food restaurants

Higher education institutions (correct)

Professional sports teams

What has drawn attention to ethical standards in the accounting profession?

Technological advancements

Recent corporate collapses (correct)

Environmental concerns

Global population growth

What has resulted in a widespread disregard for the reputation of the accounting profession?

Corporate collapses Signup and view all the answers

What has been developed to combat criticism and prevent fraudulent accounting?

Regulations and remedies Signup and view all the answers

What is accounting ethics?

Accounting ethics is primarily a field of applied ethics and is part of business ethics and human ethics, the study of moral values and judgments as they apply to accountancy. Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced accounting?

Luca Pacioli introduced accounting. Signup and view all the answers

Where are ethics taught in relation to accounting?

Ethics are taught in accounting courses at higher education institutions as well as by companies training accountants and auditors. Signup and view all the answers

What has resulted in a widespread disregard for the reputation of the accounting profession?

Recent corporate collapses have resulted in a widespread disregard for the reputation of the accounting profession. Signup and view all the answers

What has been developed to combat criticism and prevent fraudulent accounting?

Various accounting organizations and governments have developed regulations and remedies for improved ethics among the accounting profession. Signup and view all the answers