The purpose of the AICPA code of Professional Conduct is for the accounting profession to uphold values and standards of behavior in the community (Mintz & Morris‚ 2011). The code holds CPA’s responsible to the public‚ by the way‚ they serve the public through its clients and employers interests (Mintz & Morris‚ 2011). One considers the AICPA the foundation of ethical reasoning in accounting because one must uphold professional responsibility and gain trust from the public (Mintz & Morris‚ 2011)
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AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Katie Potucek University of Phoenix ETH/376 The AICPA is the world’s largest association to signify accountants. Founded in 1887 the AICPA is formed out of 350‚000 members in 128 different countries. Upon the establishment of the ACIPA‚ its creation of accountancy as a profession well-known for educational requirements‚ high professional standers and a strict code of professional ethics. The AICPA is considered to be the foundation of ethical reasoning in
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Week One Ethics Paper In my document I will be describing the purpose of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and why it is considered the foundation of ethical reasoning in accounting. As well as answer the following questions: What do you think are the three most important principles of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct? And‚ why are those three the most important? The Principles of the AICPA Code are aspirational statements that form the foundation for the Code’s enforceable rules
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Code of Professional Conduct ETH/376 October 8‚ 2012 Code of Professional Conduct The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct can be considered the foundation of ethical reasoning in accounting. The code presents rules and principles to help accountants complete their jobs with integrity and ethical decisions. The code also protects the interest of a company and the interest of the public. Purpose The American
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In addition to Belk’s comments on professional judgment‚ the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct provides additional advice in section 2.000.020.02 Ethical Conflicts. It says‚ “Once an ethical conflict is encountered‚ a member may be required to take steps to best achieve compliance with the rules and law. In weighing alternative courses of action‚ the member should consider factors such as the following: a. relevant facts and circumstances‚ including applicable rules‚ laws‚ or regulations‚ b. ethical
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AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Heather Prince ETH/376 06/02/2014 Juanita Davis AICPA Code of Professional Conduct The AICPA is a voluntary association of CPA’s. There are several hundred thousands of CPA’s around the world. This association is used to discuss the ethical obligations of all CPA’s. These principles that the association has and will establish are in place to make sure that the public’s trust is honored regardless of the effect it will have on the CPA’s personal benefits
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“AICPA Code of Professional Conduct” ETH/376 The American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA) Code of Professional Conduct is a body of principals that has a goal to guide Certified Public Accountants (CPA’s) in the “performance of it professional responsibilities” (Mintz‚ 2011). The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct has six essential principles and they are: Responsibilities‚ the Public Interest‚ Integrity‚ Objectivity and Independence‚ Due Care‚ and Scope and Nature of Services
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A code of conduct is an essential set of guidelines that every organization should have clearly defined and consistently enforced. While the textbook defines it as “a published listing of procedures and/or actions that simply will not be tolerated by [a] company‚” it is also used as a means of outlining proper behavior so that the employees of a company know and understand what is expected of them (Hosmer‚ 2011). Laws surrounding codes of conduct have evolved over the years but there are certain
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AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Jonathan Weindel ETH/376 3/2/2015 Shanaika Muldrow AICPA Code of Professional Conduct The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct is a voluntary group of CPA’s that embody the principle of “professional based responsibilities despite personal benefit or gain” (Mintz and Morris‚ 2011‚ page 14). The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct has six responsibilities that help CPA’s meet and exceed obligations to the public. These six responsibilities include responsibilities
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self-regulated through various professional associations rather than being regulated by the government. The AICPA‚ the IMA‚ and the IIA have internal means to enforce the codes of ethics. Furthermore‚ the professional organizations for CPAs in each state‚ known as state societies of CPAs‚ have mechanisms for enforcing their codes of ethics‚ which are usually very similar to the AICPA Code. Violations of ethical standards can lead to a person’s being publicly expelled from the professional organization
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