PRC-3 · Chapter 6 · Question 48 of 68
A senior auditor is tasked with evaluating a company, but his wife is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of that exact company. He proceeds to give the company a perfect audit report. Which ethical principle is severely compromised here?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Objectivity
Explanation
Objectivity demands that a professional must not allow bias, conflict of interest, or undue family influence to override their professional business judgment.
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