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What steps should a management accountant take if established written policies provide insufficient guidance on how to handle an ethical conflict?

Definition Definition Process by which financial information is analyzed, interpreted, and communicated to managers to support the achievement of an organization's goals. The main objective of managerial accounting is to maximize profits and minimize losses.

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