CAF-6 · Chapter 13 · Question 6 of 15
A financial accountant promotes the shares of their employing company to potential investors in a highly exaggerated manner to help the company secure a loan. What specific threat does this action create?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Advocacy threat
Explanation
An advocacy threat occurs when a chartered accountant promotes a client's or employing organization's position to the point that their objectivity is compromised.
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