New York State Accounting Code of Ethics
Contemporary Business Law 1
Monica G. Bradshaw
June 1, 2004
New York State Accounting Code of Ethics
Introduction
The accounting system is constantly changing. During these changes, it is important for accountants to adhere to the high ethical standards that they have always lived by. Adhering to the high ethical standards is an accountant?s obligation to the public, the profession, and themselves. An accountant?s ethical conduct usually lies within four different areas. This includes competence, confidentiality, integrity, and objectivity. NYSSCPA.ORG states, ?Members also have a continuing responsibility to cooperate with each other to improve the art of accounting, maintain the public?s confidence, and carry out the professions special responsibilities for self-governance,? (Article 1).
New York State expects its accountants to act in a way that will serve the public interest. The public includes clients,......
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