PRC-3 · Chapter 6 · Question 25 of 68
An accountant discovers that the CFO is embezzling funds. After internal reports are ignored, the accountant reports the crime to the national financial regulator. This action is known as:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Whistleblowing
Explanation
Whistleblowing is the act of exposing secretive, illegal, or unethical behavior within an organization to a higher authority or the public.
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