Questions from Accounting Ethics


Q: On August 15, 2017, the SEC completed an Administrative Hearing

On August 15, 2017, the SEC completed an Administrative Hearing process initiated by a PCAOB investigation of KPMG, LLP and one of their audit partners John Riordan, CPA1 for conducting a materially d...

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Q: Describe the role of professional judgment in ethical leadership as it pertains

Describe the role of professional judgment in ethical leadership as it pertains to accountants and auditors and the link to their moral role in society.

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Q: Assume you are asked in an interview: Give me one word

Assume you are asked in an interview: Give me one word that describes you best? Then, explain why it is important in effective leadership. What would you say?

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Q: What is the purpose of using financial analysis to spot earnings management

What is the purpose of using financial analysis to spot earnings management?

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Q: When should financial statements be restated?

When should financial statements be restated?

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Q: It has been said that “Businesses don’t fail – Leaders do

It has been said that “Businesses don’t fail – Leaders do.” Explain what this means.

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Q: Assume the auditor has determined that prior financial statements need to be

Assume the auditor has determined that prior financial statements need to be restated. What disclosures and other information should be communicated to shareholders, investors, and creditors about thi...

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Q: Distinguish between big R and little r restatements. What is required

Distinguish between big R and little r restatements. What is required of management and the external auditors when such events occur?

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Q: Explain how errors in accounting and reporting can trigger restatements.

Explain how errors in accounting and reporting can trigger restatements.

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Q: Explain how restatements due to operational issues can trigger restatements.

Explain how restatements due to operational issues can trigger restatements.

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