Surgent's Surging Auditors: Daily Dilemmas

Overview

Ethics are the hallmark of our profession, and we must be uncompromising in our commitment to acting ethically. However, many ethical dilemmas arise unexpectedly as we perform our daily tasks, and challenge us, as there often appears to be several ways forward. We need to decide which is the correct one.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

• Demonstrate the importance of character, integrity, and serving the public interest
• Demonstrate the importance of independence, objectivity, and ethical behavior

Highlights

• The importance of proper documentation of workpapers
• Meeting firm-mandated ethical requirements
• Independence issues related to client relationships
• Client engagement and entertainment
• Accurate and complete reporting of time