The payroll accountant for Candor, Inc. was found to have issued payroll checks in the name of several terminated employees. Upon investigation, the checks were all deposited to the same bank
Account, which was owned by the payroll accountant. Which ethical principle did the payroll
Accountant violate?
A) Professional Competence and Due Care
B) Integrity
C) Conﬁdentiality
D) Professionalism

Question

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The payroll accountant violated the ethical principle of Integrity by issuing payroll checks in the name of terminated employees and depositing them in their own bank account. This is dishonest behavior and a breach of trust.

The Payroll Accountant for Candor, Inc