A client asks his accountant to ignore a mistake which overstated the accounts receivable account.The accountant decides that the accounts receivable account has to be corrected to state the correct amount.Which stage of Kohlberg' Stages of Moral Development is the accounting reasoning?
A)Stage 2
B)Stage 3
C)Stage 4
D)Stage 5

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Stage 4 (Law and Order Orientation) is where individuals understand the importance of upholding rules and laws as it is essential to maintain social order. The accountant's decision to correct the accounts receivable account indicates adherence to accounting principles and rules, reflecting a Stage 4 reasoning approach.

A Client Asks His Accountant to Ignore a Mistake Which