Question:
(Ethics; writing) In pursuing organizational strategy, cost and management accountants want to instill trust between and among themselves and their constituents, including other organizational members and the independent auditing fi rm. The IMA published a code of conduct for management accountants.
a. List and explain each of the major guidelines of the IMA's code.
b. What steps should a management accountant who detects unethical behavior by his or her supervisor take before deciding to resign?