Which of the following would probably not be considered an “act discreditable to the profession”?a. Numerous moving traffic violations.b. Failing to file the CPA’s own tax return.c. Filing a fraudulent tax return for a client in a severe financial difficulty.d. Refusing to hire Asian Americans in an accounting practice

Which of the following would probably not be considered an “act discreditable to the profession”?a. Numerous moving traffic violations.b. Failing to file the CPA’s own tax return.c. Filing a fraudulent tax return for a client in a severe financial difficulty.d. Refusing to hire Asian Americans in an accounting practice

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Chapter6: Professional Accounting In The Public Interest

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