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This document presents a case study of an ethical dilemma faced by an accountant. It discusses the stakeholders involved and the steps the accountant should take. It is useful for understanding ethical decision-making in accounting.
What's inside
- The ethical dilemma faced by Daniel Potter
- Stakeholders involved in the case
- Steps Daniel should take to address the dilemma
- The deontological approach to ethical decision-making
- Potential consequences of Daniel's actions
Who it is for: Students taking the ACC 260 course. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Ethical dilemmas in accounting are explored through a case study. Students learn about the steps to take when faced with conflicting professional and ethical demands.
The case study
Daniel Potter is a staff accountant. He finds a material misstatement in an audit. His supervisor insists on issuing a clean audit opinion. Daniel must decide whether to follow the audit and ethical guidelines or his supervisor's instructions.
The stakeholders
Four stakeholders are involved. Each has different interests. These include Daniel, his supervisor, the client's management and the accounting firm.
The steps to take
Daniel should discuss his concerns with reliable colleagues. If necessary, he should report the matter to his firm's personnel department or partner counselor. As a last resort, he can report the incident to the AICPA.
The deontological approach
This approach to ethical decision-making focuses on the principles involved. The outcome is less important than the morality of the action.
Key terms
- Material misstatement
- A significant error or omission in financial statements.
- Clean audit opinion
- An auditor's statement that the financial statements are accurate and fair.
- Except for opinion
- An auditor's statement that the financial statements are accurate except for a specific issue.
- AICPA
- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
- Deontological approach
- An ethical theory that focuses on the morality of actions, not their outcomes.
- Stakeholders
- People or groups who have an interest in the outcome of a situation.
Questions this document helps with
- What steps should Daniel take to resolve his ethical dilemma?
- How might Daniel's decision affect the different stakeholders?
- What ethical principles should guide Daniel's decision?
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