AAT Level 3: Ethical Principles & Threats

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Being straightforward and honest in all professional relationships
integrity
1 of 11
Not allowing bias, interests of others or conflict of interest to influence professional judgement
objectivity
2 of 11
Not disclosing information obtained through professional relationships with third parties without authority, unless you have a legal duty to do so
confidentiality
3 of 11
Complying with relevant laws and regulations and not behaving in a way which would bring the accounting profession into disrepute
professional behaviour
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Maintaining professional knowledge and skill to ensure clients receive competent services in line with current developments in practice and legislation
professional competence
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Acting diligently and in accordance with applicable technical and professional standards
due care
6 of 11
A threat when an accountant could benefit, financially or otherwise, from a certain action.
self interest
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When an accountant's objectivity is threatened by having to review their own previous work or judgements
self review
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When an accountant promotes a client's interests or position to the point that their own objectivity is threatened
advocacy
9 of 11
When an accountant may become too sympathetic to the interests of others due to close relationships
familiarity
10 of 11
A real or perceived threat (i.e. threatening consequences for certain actions)
intimidation
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Card 2

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Not allowing bias, interests of others or conflict of interest to influence professional judgement

Back

objectivity

Card 3

Front

Not disclosing information obtained through professional relationships with third parties without authority, unless you have a legal duty to do so

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Complying with relevant laws and regulations and not behaving in a way which would bring the accounting profession into disrepute

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Maintaining professional knowledge and skill to ensure clients receive competent services in line with current developments in practice and legislation

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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