CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)

Certified Public Accountant Financial Accounting and Reporting examination.

Conceptual Framework of Financial AccountingFinancial Statement Preparation and PresentationRevenue Recognition
Accounting for Income TaxesLeases: Lessee and Lessor AccountingBusiness Combinations and Consolidation
Analyzing Financial StatementsApplying GAAP and IFRS to Real-World ScenariosEthics and Professional Responsibility in Financial Reporting
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Practical Applications

Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Financial Reporting

Upholding Integrity

Ethics are at the heart of financial reporting. CPAs must follow codes of conduct to ensure their work is honest and trustworthy.

Ethical Principles

  • Integrity: Be honest and forthright.
  • Objectivity: Avoid conflicts of interest.
  • Professional Competence and Due Care: Maintain skills and diligence.

Real-World Application

Ethical reporting builds trust among investors and the public and protects companies from legal troubles.

Examples

  • A CPA refuses to alter statements at a client’s request, upholding professional integrity.

  • An accountant discloses a potential conflict of interest before accepting an engagement.

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