ICAEW SE · Chapter 6 · Question 1 of 10
Which of the following best describes professional ethics?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) The principles and standards of behaviour expected of members of a profession in carrying out their work
Explanation
Professional ethics are the standards of conduct that a profession expects of its members, such as those set out in the ICAEW Code of Ethics. Personal ethics are an individual's own values, and business ethics concern how organisations behave. Law and ethics overlap but are not the same.
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