Which of the following statements best
describes why the profession of certified
public accountants has deemed it essential
to promulgate a code of ethics and to
establish a mechanism for enforcing
observance of the code?
a. The law requires an establishment of a
code of ethics.
b. A distinguishing mark of a
profession is its acceptance of
responsibility to the public.
c. A prerequisite to success is the
establishment of an ethical code that
stresses primarily the professional's
responsibility to clients and colleagues.
d. An essential means of self-protection for
the profession is the establishment of
flexible ethical standards by the
profession
describes why the profession of certified
public accountants has deemed it essential
to promulgate a code of ethics and to
establish a mechanism for enforcing
observance of the code?
a. The law requires an establishment of a
code of ethics.
b. A distinguishing mark of a
profession is its acceptance of
responsibility to the public.
c. A prerequisite to success is the
establishment of an ethical code that
stresses primarily the professional's
responsibility to clients and colleagues.
d. An essential means of self-protection for
the profession is the establishment of
flexible ethical standards by the
profession