Distinguish between financial accounting and managerial accounting as to user groups and time horizons. Why should the chief accountant of an organization have a clear understanding of both financial and managerial accounting?

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Distinguish between financial accounting and managerial accounting as to user groups and time horizons. Why should the chief accountant of an organization have a clear understanding of both financial and managerial accounting?

How did the internal control procedure of separation of duties fail to detect the fraudulent behavior in problem 1-28b on page 51?

Consider the elements of the fraud triangle and explain how each element is present in this problem. 

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Cumal Conduct, the institute of Management marts (1) But the
To provide management accountants with guruanvv IUT
Statement of Ethical Professional Practice, which is shown in Exhibit 1.17. Management accountants are also frequently required to
abide by organizational codes of ethics. Failure to adhere to professional and organizational ethical standards can lead to personal
disgrace, loss of employment, or imprisonment.
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Competence Each member has a responsibility to
Maintain an appropriate level of professional expertise by continually developing knowledge and skills.
EXHIBIT 1.17
Statement of Ethical Professional Practice
Members of IMA shall behave ethically. A commitment to ethical professional practice includes overarching principles that express our values
standards that guide our conduct. IMA's overarching ethical principles include: Honesty, Fairness, Objectivity, and Responsibility. Members sh
in accordance with these principles and shall encourage others within their organizations to adhere to them. A member's failure to comply wi
following standards may result in disciplinary action.
Confidentiality Each member has a responsibility to
Keep information confidential except when disclosure is authorized or legally required.
•
●●●●
Perform professional duties in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and technical standards.
• Provide decision support information and recommendations that are accurate, clear, concise, and timely.
Recognize and communicate professional limitations or other constraints that would preclude responsible judgment or successful perform
of an activity.
·
Integrity Each member has a responsibility to
Mitigate actual conflicts of interest and avoid apparent conflicts of interest. Advise all parties of any potential conflicts.
Refrain from engaging in any conduct that would prejudice carrying out duties ethically.
• Abstain from engaging in or supporting any activity that might discredit the profession.
•
a
. AA
.
Inform all relevant parties regarding appropriate use of confidential information. Monitor subordinates' activities to ensure compliance.
Refrain from using confidential information for unethical or illegal advantage.
Credibility Each member has a responsibility to
Communicate information fairly and objectively.
Disclose all relevant information that could reasonably be expected to influence an intended user's understanding of the reports, analyse
recommendations.
Disclose delays or deficiencies in information, timeliness, processing, or internal controls in conformance with organization policy and/or
applicable law.
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Resolution of Ethical Conflict In applying these standards, you may encounter problems identifying unethical behavior or resolving an ethic
conflict. When faced with ethical issues, follow your organization's established policies on the resolution of such conflict. If these policies do
resolve the ethical conflict, consider the following courses of action:
• Discuss the issue with your immediate supervisor except when it appears that the supervisor is involved. In that case, present the issue to
next level. If you cannot achieve a satisfactory resolution, submit the issue to the next management level. Communication of such problen
authorities or individuals not employed or engaged by the organization is not considered appropriate, unless you believe there is a clear
violation of the law.
The Fraud Triangle
Unfortunately, it takes more than a code of conduct to stop fraud. People frequently engage in activities that they know are unethical or
even criminal. The auditing profession has determined that the following three elements are typically present when fraud occurs:
1. The availability of an opportunity.
2. The existence of some form of pressure leading to an incentive.
3. The capacity to rationalize.
The three elements are frequently arranged in the shape of a triangle as shown in Exhibit 1.18.
Clarify relevant ethical issues by initiating a confidential discussion with an IMA Ethics Counselor or other impartial advisor to obtain a bet
understanding of possible courses of action.
Consult your own attorney as to legal obligations and rights concerning the ethical conflict.
Source: Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.
EXHIBIT 1.18
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Transcribed Image Text:2:29 AM Sun Dec 11 = Cumal Conduct, the institute of Management marts (1) But the To provide management accountants with guruanvv IUT Statement of Ethical Professional Practice, which is shown in Exhibit 1.17. Management accountants are also frequently required to abide by organizational codes of ethics. Failure to adhere to professional and organizational ethical standards can lead to personal disgrace, loss of employment, or imprisonment. B Competence Each member has a responsibility to Maintain an appropriate level of professional expertise by continually developing knowledge and skills. EXHIBIT 1.17 Statement of Ethical Professional Practice Members of IMA shall behave ethically. A commitment to ethical professional practice includes overarching principles that express our values standards that guide our conduct. IMA's overarching ethical principles include: Honesty, Fairness, Objectivity, and Responsibility. Members sh in accordance with these principles and shall encourage others within their organizations to adhere to them. A member's failure to comply wi following standards may result in disciplinary action. Confidentiality Each member has a responsibility to Keep information confidential except when disclosure is authorized or legally required. • ●●●● Perform professional duties in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and technical standards. • Provide decision support information and recommendations that are accurate, clear, concise, and timely. Recognize and communicate professional limitations or other constraints that would preclude responsible judgment or successful perform of an activity. · Integrity Each member has a responsibility to Mitigate actual conflicts of interest and avoid apparent conflicts of interest. Advise all parties of any potential conflicts. Refrain from engaging in any conduct that would prejudice carrying out duties ethically. • Abstain from engaging in or supporting any activity that might discredit the profession. • a . AA . Inform all relevant parties regarding appropriate use of confidential information. Monitor subordinates' activities to ensure compliance. Refrain from using confidential information for unethical or illegal advantage. Credibility Each member has a responsibility to Communicate information fairly and objectively. Disclose all relevant information that could reasonably be expected to influence an intended user's understanding of the reports, analyse recommendations. Disclose delays or deficiencies in information, timeliness, processing, or internal controls in conformance with organization policy and/or applicable law. ●●● Resolution of Ethical Conflict In applying these standards, you may encounter problems identifying unethical behavior or resolving an ethic conflict. When faced with ethical issues, follow your organization's established policies on the resolution of such conflict. If these policies do resolve the ethical conflict, consider the following courses of action: • Discuss the issue with your immediate supervisor except when it appears that the supervisor is involved. In that case, present the issue to next level. If you cannot achieve a satisfactory resolution, submit the issue to the next management level. Communication of such problen authorities or individuals not employed or engaged by the organization is not considered appropriate, unless you believe there is a clear violation of the law. The Fraud Triangle Unfortunately, it takes more than a code of conduct to stop fraud. People frequently engage in activities that they know are unethical or even criminal. The auditing profession has determined that the following three elements are typically present when fraud occurs: 1. The availability of an opportunity. 2. The existence of some form of pressure leading to an incentive. 3. The capacity to rationalize. The three elements are frequently arranged in the shape of a triangle as shown in Exhibit 1.18. Clarify relevant ethical issues by initiating a confidential discussion with an IMA Ethics Counselor or other impartial advisor to obtain a bet understanding of possible courses of action. Consult your own attorney as to legal obligations and rights concerning the ethical conflict. Source: Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. EXHIBIT 1.18 Back To Page Page_21
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