FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
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A code of ethics is an important element of a fraud prevention program. Which of the following would diminish the effectiveness of a company’s code of conduct?
a. The establishment of a chief ethics officer.
b. The establishment of a hotline for reporting unethical behavior.
c. The violation of the code of ethics by senior management.
d. The posting of the code of ethics in the company workplace.
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