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) Civic responsibility

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Integrity is the primary virtue that would enable Kelly to resist the pressure to manipulate the number. Integrity refers to adherence to a set of moral and ethical principles. In this case, Kelly would need to adhere to the principle of accurately reporting financial information, even if there is pressure to do otherwise. Loyalty, caring, and civic responsibility may also be important virtues, but they are not as directly related to the issue at hand - the accurate reporting of financial information.

Kelly Is the Controller of a Small Company