Kelly is the controller of a small company. One day the CFO comes in and tells her to lower the estimate of uncollectible accounts receivable. Kelly insists her numbers are correct as is. The CFO tells her it will mean her job at the company if she doesn't go along with the smaller estimate. The primary virtue that would enable Kelly to resist the pressure to manipulate the number is:
A) Loyalty
B) Integrity
C) Caring
D) Objectivity

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Integrity is the virtue that would enable Kelly to resist the pressure to manipulate the number. Integrity means adhering to principles of ethical and moral values, even when facing external pressures, and staying true to one’s own beliefs and values. In this scenario, Kelly would stay true to her belief that the estimate is correct and not manipulate the number, even if it meant losing her job.

Kelly Is the Controller of a Small Company