AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Mindi Frost ETH/376 12/15/14 Susan Paris AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Formally known as the American Association of Public Accountants (AAPA) in 1887‚ the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) was renamed in 1957. With over 400‚000 members‚ the AICPA provides services on a professional level and works with state CPA entities to ensure the public is protected. According to Mintz and Morris (2011)‚ “The principles of the AICPA Code are
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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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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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The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Addressing Unit 3BACF Accounting & Finance The role and function of external auditors charteredaccountants.com.au The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Government and the community The role and influence of governments and other bodies The role and function of external auditors Financial statements are used for a variety of purposes and decisions. For example‚ financial statements are used by owners to evaluate management’s
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Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) maintains and enforces a code of professional conduct for public accountants. By adhering to the code‚ accounting professionals assume an obligation of "self-discipline above and beyond the requirements of laws and regulations" (AICPA‚ 2006‚ para. 8). The duties placed on accounting professionals by the code of ethics require "professional competence‚ confidentiality‚ integrity‚ and objectivity" (Bookrags‚ 2006‚ para. 4). Accounting professionals should only accept responsibilities
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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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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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ACCOUNTING REVIEW Vol. 77 Supplement 2002 pp. 175–202 Evidence from Auditors about Managers’ and Auditors’ Earnings Management Decisions Mark W. Nelson John A. Elliott Cornell University Robin L. Tarpley The George Washington University ABSTRACT: This paper reports analyses of data obtained using a field-based questionnaire in which 253 auditors from one Big 5 firm recalled and described 515 specific experiences they had with clients who they believe were attempting to manage earnings. This approach
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The Auditor Paper 6-8: According to the book‚ it is incredibly important to successfully complete the CPA exam in the first year. Jack Butler informs us that new staff members can greatly distinguish themselves by passing the CPA exam the first attempt because so few people manage to do so. Other benefits of this would include spending less time studying and more time working‚ financial benefits of not having to pay for additional attempts‚ and it is mandatory in order to move up in the company
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Auditor Independence: An Impossible Dream In recent months there has been much discussion about the independence of CPA auditors; the leadership of the AICPA‚ the Auditing Standards Board‚ the Public Oversight Board‚ the Independence Standards Board‚ and most recently the proposed independence rules promulgated by the SEC have all attempted to clarify and strengthen auditor independence. Several newspaper and magazine articles have also addressed the issue. In my opinion‚ all the efforts to
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