Following the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) code of professional conduct A is required only by members of the AICPA. B is voluntary by members and nonmembers. C is required only in situations that do not jeopardize personal interest. D mandatory for all CPAs.

Following the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) code of professional conduct A is required only by members of the AICPA. B is voluntary by members and nonmembers. C is required only in situations that do not jeopardize personal interest. D mandatory for all CPAs.

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A is required only by members of the AICPA.
B is voluntary by members and nonmembers.
C is required only in situations that do not jeopardize personal interest.
D mandatory for all CPAs.

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