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Pros And Cons Of The AICPA Code Of Conduct

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When analyzing the different possible alternatives, Bill should think of his responsibility to the profession and follow the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants [AICPA] Code of Professional Conduct when choosing the correct course of action. The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct was formed to provide guidance and rules to all members of the AICPA, which constitutes people in public, private and general business practice. According to the Code of Conduct Section 0.300.010.02, “the Principles call for an unswerving commitment to honorable behavior, even at the sacrifice of personal advantage” (AICPA, pg. 5). Thus, per the Code of Conduct, Bill should not hesitate in disclosing the correct projections of receivables even if this decision might result in his personal loss. It is his obligation to be honest about the financial estimates and depict true and fair financial projections. …show more content…

If the accounts and projections are not updated, then the financial statements will mislead the auditors, bank officials and the users of the financial information in their judgment of the company’s financial health. This practice is dishonest and contradicts the integrity principle per the Code of Conduct. The objectivity principle states that the professionals should not be prejudiced and should be free of conflicts of interest in discharging their duties diligently. The question here is whether there is any basis on which Bill and Dan may not make disclosures to the external auditors or anyone else. What can be the best procedure to comply with the relevant laws and regulations so as not to discredit the profession and the company? These dilemmas can be solved by involving the Directors and the audit

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