Public accountants follow the code of ethics for professional conduct established by the
A)Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
B)Securities and Exchange Commission.
C)Financial Accounting Standards Board.
D)Congress of the United States.
E)American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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Public accountants follow the code of ethics for professional conduct established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Accounting Standards Board, and Congress all have some degree of oversight or regulation over accounting practices, but the AICPA's code of ethics is the specific set of professional standards that govern the behavior of public accountants.

Public Accountants Follow the Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct