Asked by Khush Bhullar on Jun 11, 2024

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Which of the following statements is an element of confidentiality?
i. Accountants must not disclose information acquired in the course of their work.
ii. Accountants must disclose information if there is a professional duty to do so.
iii. Accountants may not use information gained in the course of their work for their own or another's personal advantage.

A) i
B) ii
C) iii
D) i, ii and iii

Confidentiality

The obligation to safeguard and not disclose private information to unauthorized individuals.

Disclose Information

The act of making information known or public, especially information that was previously private or confidential.

Professional Duty

An obligation or responsibility that an individual in a professional role is expected to perform or uphold.

  • Recognize the ethical standards required in management accounting, including confidentiality, competence, integrity, and objectivity.
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Alessandra LorenceJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All three statements are elements of confidentiality in the context of professional ethics for accountants. Statement i emphasizes the general rule of not disclosing information, statement ii acknowledges exceptions to this rule, and statement iii prohibits the misuse of information for personal gain.