ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Ethical conflicts and dilemmas
Which of the following is a recognised safeguard created by the employing organisation that helps accountants resolve ethical conflicts?
A confidential ethics helpline and whistleblowing policy is a recognised workplace safeguard. It lets employees raise concerns safely and get guidance on dilemmas, whereas profit-linked bonuses add self-interest pressure and restricting the code of ethics reduces awareness of expected standards.
- AA confidential ethics helpline and whistleblowing policyCorrect
- BIncreasing the accountant's bonus linked to profit targets
- CRestricting access to the code of ethics to senior staff
Explanation
Ethics helplines and whistleblowing policies give staff a safe route to raise concerns. Profit-linked bonuses can increase pressure and self-interest threats, and restricting the code of ethics would reduce awareness rather than protect staff.
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