Table of Contents

Chapter 1:   Ethics and Ethical Reasoning. 1

Learning Objectives. 1

Ethical Reasoning and Accountants. 3

Ethical Dilemmas in Accounting. 6

Chapter 1 Review Questions. 7

Chapter 2:   AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. 8

Learning Objectives. 8

AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct. 8

Summaries of the Six Principles. 10

Conceptual Framework – Threats and Safeguards Approach. 11

Summaries of the Eleven Rules. 15

Chapter 2 Review Questions. 31

Case Studies of AICPA Ethics Violations. 43

Chapter 2 Review Questions. 48

Chapter 3:   Delaware Ethics. 49

Learning Objectives. 49

Statutory Powers and Duties of the Board. 49

Definitions. 51

AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. 53

Designations. 53

CPA Permit to Practice. 54

Public Accountancy Permit to Practice. 56

Firm Permit to Practice. 57

Renewal of a Permit to Practice. 59

Working Papers. 63

Discipline. 64

Mobility. 67

Crimes Related to the Practice of Accountancy. 68

Case Studies of Delaware Disciplinary Actions. 68

Chapter 3 Review Questions. 71

Appendix A - Frequently Asked Questions. 73

Appendix B - Independence - Other Standards-Setting Bodies. 75

Appendix C - Crimes Substantially Related to the Practice of Accountancy. 80

Glossary. 84

Index. 89

Review Question Answers. 90

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