Accounting Ethics and Career Terms

1. Accounting work done within a specific company or organization.
3. Providing false or misleading financial information.
6. An accountant who provides financial advice and services to small businesses.
8. Intentional deception for financial or personal gain.
12. A professional who assesses financial data to help businesses make decisions.
13. A person who exposes unethical or illegal activities within an organization.
14. The professional accounting designation in Canada.
16. Taking responsibility for financial reporting and decision-making.
17. The practice of openly sharing financial and business information.
18. Moral principles that govern a person’s or organization’s behavior.
19. The examination of financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws.
20. Accounting focused on internal business decision-making.
22. The process of recording daily financial transactions of a business.
24. The branch of accounting that focuses on recording and reporting financial transactions.
25. A professional who reviews financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.

2. A set of rules outlining the responsibilities and ethical standards for professionals.
4. A specialist in preparing and filing tax returns and advising on tax strategies.
5. The use of accounting skills to investigate fraud and financial crimes.
7. A situation where a person’s personal interests could interfere with their professional duties.
9. A certification earned by a CPA.
10. Accounting work done for multiple clients, often through a firm.
11. A company that provides accounting, tax, and auditing services.
15. A professional responsible for managing employee salaries, benefits, and deductions.
21. The individual responsible for overseeing a company’s financial operations and reports.
23. The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.