The accountants at Gamone Phones, a cell phone manufacturing company, discover that the firm has performed poorly over the last two quarters, leading to negative financial implications. Instead of stating the actual figures, the managers decide to wrongly present the firm's debts and overstate its earnings. The aspect of financial accounting that should be emphasized to avoid such incidents of accounting fraud is:

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Marley Glenn

5 July, 09:35

The accountants at Gamone Phones, a cell phone manufacturing company, discover that the firm has performed poorly over the last two quarters, leading to negative financial implications. Instead of stating the actual figures, the managers decide to wrongly present the firm's debts and overstate its earnings. The aspect of financial accounting that should be emphasized to avoid such incidents of accounting fraud is:

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Duncan Guzman · Answer 1

ethics in accounting

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Ethics in accounting is a matter of both guidelines and principles. Specific standards are set by governing bodies and trade organizations who craft the rules of accounting, but personal values and professional ethics must guide accountants.