CAF-2 · Chapter 3 · Question 1 of 15
A tax practitioner advises a corporate client on a cross-border transaction involving complex international tax treaties without consulting any subject-matter experts, leading to double taxation for the client. Which fundamental ethical principle has been most clearly breached?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) C) Professional competence and due care
Explanation
Tax practitioners have a duty to maintain their professional knowledge and skill at a level that ensures competent service, and advising without the requisite technical expertise breaches the principle of professional competence and due care.
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