CAF-6 · Chapter 13 · Question 9 of 15
Which principle requires an accountant to maintain professional knowledge and skill at the level required to ensure that clients or employers receive competent professional service?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Professional competence and due care
Explanation
This is the exact definition of the fundamental principle of professional competence and due care.
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