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The payroll accountant for Candor, Incorporated 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

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Based on the actions of the accountant, we can say that they violated the principle of D) Integrity.

Integrity in Accounting

  • Means that an accountant should act in an honest manner.
  • Means that accountants should not try to unjustly profit from their clients and employers.

The payroll accountant was earning money from the company in a fraudulent way which means that they broke the ethical principle of integrity as they are unjustly profiting from their employer.

In conclusion, option D is correct.

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