Topic 6 Tutorial Question 2
Ethical Dilemma Professional Judgement Workpaper
Instructions: Your manager has assigned you the following ethical dilemma task. Please review the background information and use this workpaper to record your responses in the blue boxes. Remember to complete the workflow section here.
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Ethical dilemma – Background Information
is an accounting student who is also a student member of a professional accounting body. Whilst studying, Fred set up an accounting and taxation practice offering services to the general public. Many of Fred’s friends have sought his services for taxation advice and the business is going well with enough profit to cover his study and living costs. Fred is not a registered tax agent.
Fred has recently completed the tax module in the professional development program for the professional body.
Identify and describe the ethical issue(s)
Fred is not qualified to provide accounting and taxation advice. He cannot advertise himself as a qualified accountant, nor can he promote his business as affiliated with the professional accounting body.
Identify the stakeholder(s) that are affected by Fred’s actions
of Fred who have received advice The professional accounting body
The public
Has Fred’s actions breached any of the ethical principles under APES 110: Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants?
i. If your answer is yes, identify the principle(s) that have been breached. What course of action could Fred have taken to avoid this breach?
ii. If your answer is no, provide a statement to support your decision
Professional Behaviour, Professional Care and Due Competence.
Fred could have resigned as a member of the professional body and promoted his services to the public providing he did not advertise himself or his company as having any affiliation with the accounting professional body.
Provide a recommendation on how the accounting professional bodies should deal with Fred over this ethical issue
1. Ask Fred to resign from the professional body or cease offering accounting services.
2. FineFred
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