US CMA Part 2 · Chapter 9 · Question 10 of 23
A management accountant wants to clarify whether a situation she faces is an ethical violation before taking action. Under IMA guidance, which step is appropriate?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Call IMA's anonymous ethics helpline to ask how key elements of the IMA Statement could be applied to the issue
Explanation
The IMA statement notes that IMA offers an anonymous helpline that members may call to request how key elements of the Statement of Ethical Professional Practice could be applied to an ethical issue. Sharing details on social media or with someone at a competitor would breach the Confidentiality standard, and the external auditor cannot resolve the member's own ethical obligations.
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