Title:
Ethics for accountants and auditors
Author:
Kretzschmar, Louise.
ISBN:
9780199042456
Edition:
Third edition.
Publication Information:
Cape Town : Oxford University Press Southern Africa, 2012.
Physical Description:
xiv, 294 pages ; 24 cm
Contents:
pt. 1. Principles of ethics. Introductory case study: A dilemma in professional and business ethics. 1. Key concepts in business and professional ethics -- 2. Religious and secular moral value systems for professionals in South Africa -- 3 . Philosophical foundations of ethics -- 4. Ethical decision-making -- 5. Resolving ethical dilemmas -- 6. Case study using ethical skills and insights -- pt. 2. Business ethics. 7. Macro-ethics -- 8. The modern corporation and its moral obligations -- 9. Corporate governance -- 10. Managing ethics -- 11. Case studies in business ethics -- pt. 3. Professional ethics. 12. Accountants and auditors as professionals -- 13. Codes of professional ethics -- 14. Case studies in accounting ethics.
Abstract:
How does a company best manage its ethical performance? What is the difference between personal and social ethical dilemmas? What moral obligations are expected from modern corporations? What factors need to be taken into account when making ethically-sound decisions? This text introduces students to the ethical dilemmas faced in the world of accounting and auditing, and equips them to deal with these issues in practice.
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