
This new edition of Accounting Ethics has been comprehensively updated to deal with the significant changes within the accounting profession since 2002; the authors systematically explore the new range of ethical issues that have arisen as a result of recent developments including the financial crisis of 2008 Highlights the debates over the use of fair-value accounting & principles- versus rules-based standards Offers a comprehensive overview of ethics in accounting as well as an examination of & recommendations for solving the current crisis in this field Investigates the nature & purpose of accounting Uses concrete examples & case studies including current situations Examines the ethical responsibilities of individual accountants as well as accounting firms