Antonio Go, an accountant, faces an ethical dilemma regarding reimbursing expenses from two clients he met with on the same day. He considers double-billing them or charging them each for the full amount. The document argues it would be unethical to double-bill or charge one client fully. Instead, Antonio should split the total expenses between the two clients and include a letter explaining the situation to maintain his and the firm's integrity and reputation.
Antonio Go, an accountant, faces an ethical dilemma regarding reimbursing expenses from two clients he met with on the same day. He considers double-billing them or charging them each for the full amount. The document argues it would be unethical to double-bill or charge one client fully. Instead, Antonio should split the total expenses between the two clients and include a letter explaining the situation to maintain his and the firm's integrity and reputation.
Antonio Go, an accountant, faces an ethical dilemma regarding reimbursing expenses from two clients he met with on the same day. He considers double-billing them or charging them each for the full amount. The document argues it would be unethical to double-bill or charge one client fully. Instead, Antonio should split the total expenses between the two clients and include a letter explaining the situation to maintain his and the firm's integrity and reputation.
Garcia MA41 Case Study #1-Ethical Considerations (Question 2)
1. In this case, Antonio Go is directly affected by this ethical dilemma in which he
considers requesting reimbursement, charging the total amount of expenses to both clients separately or to double bill them. 2. Considering that Antonio Go chooses to not charge the clients separately, it would be unethical and it violates the regulations set by the company. I believe that Antonio’s decision would potentially affect the firm because as an accountant/consultant, he should uphold integrity at all times and be honest with his doings relating to his professional job. 3. His actions are taken into consideration which will affect his reputation, credibility, and integrity. It will have an effect at the consultancy firm as he serves as a representative of the firm and a role model to junior consultants. 4. Considering these things, I think it is more ethical for Antonio to split the total amount of his expenses to both of the clients. 5. It would be better for Antonio to attach a letter pertaining to the situation along with the request for reimbursement and explain to both of the clients the situation.