The "public interest" is one of the six ethical principles embedded in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. What responsibility or obligations do independent auditors have to serve the public interest? Do you believe the former BDO auditor's actions reported in this case were in the public interest? Defend your answer.

The "public interest" is one of the six ethical principles embedded in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. What responsibility or obligations do independent auditors have to serve the public interest? Do you believe the former BDO auditor's actions reported in this case were in the public interest? Defend your answer.

Contemporary Auditing

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337650380

Author:KNAPP

Publisher:KNAPP

Chapter6: Professional Roles

Section6.8: Tillman Rollins, Office Managing Partner

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