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Compliance of

ethical concerns
in accounting
and finance
Zoha Jamal
22I-0137
• Methodology

• Ethical Concerns in accounting and


finance

• Importance of implementation
CONTENTS • Ensuring Compliance of ethical
concerns

• Expert statement

• Conclusion
Methodology

• Primary Research • Secondary Research


Interview of General
Manager Account and Scholarly articles from
Finance google scholar and
research gate
Ethical Concerns
• Fraud
• Confidentiality
• Misinterpretation
• Insider trading
• Conflict of interest
Examples
• Enron scandal involved several illegal and unethical activities,
including fraudulent accounting practices, insider trading, and
corporate corruption.

• Tyco’s chief financial officer, were convicted of twenty-two


counts of fraud and received prison sentences of eight to
twenty-five years as well as fines and compensation orders that
totaled $240 million.
Ensuring compliance
• Developing code of
ethics
• Training and
education
• Internal controls
• Independent audits
Maintaining integrity and
trust

Importance of Preventing legal and


implementation reputational risks

Protecting stakeholders
Expert statement
• How HUM Network ensures that
ethical concerns are not being violated
in the company?
• Making employees aware of corporate
governance regulations.
• Through continuing professional
development
• Regulatory monitoring disciplinary
procedures
• External review/audit
Conclusion
Failure to uphold the ethical considerations can
lead to legal and reputational risks for individuals
and organizations. Therefore, it is essential to
prioritize ethical behavior in accounting and
finance.
References
• SEC Charges Kenneth L. Lay, Enron's Former Chairman and Chief Exec
utive Officer, with Fraud and Insider Trading
• https://www.worldwidejournals.com/paripex/recent_issues_pdf/2015/Ma
y/May_2015_1431346984__98.pdf
• (PDF) Ethical Compliance by the Accountant on the Quality of Financial
Reporting and Performance of Quoted Companies in Nigeria (researchga
te.net)
• (PDF) Ethical Compliance by the Accountant on the Quality of Financial
Reporting and Performance of Quoted Companies in Nigeria (researchga
te.net)

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