Ethics in Accounting Paper

One page paper

12pt

single space

Answer the following questions:

1. It has been said that independence is the cornerstone of the accounting profession. Explain what this means. What does it mean to say that auditors have special and critical gatekeeping duties? 

2. How might financial incentives in the form of client services unconsciously introduce auditor bias into the independent audit function? Are there any solutions to the conflict?

3. Do you believe that the SEC should prohibit auditors from providing all nonaudit services for audit clients? Use ethical reasoning to support your answer.