Solving Ethical Dilemmas in the Accounting Profession

ACC 260

While evaluating this case, the ethical dilemma is whether Daniel Potter should follow ethical guidelines or just follow his boss instructions. We will be evaluating many factors as well as what events led to this dilemma. We will also find a solution to this dilemma. Daniel Potter (Don) "he studied the code of ethics of the American Institute of Certified and had thoroughly familiarized himself with his profession's guidelines morality" (Brook, 2007, ). He also believed that "every independent auditor was obligated to maintain professional integrity, in which he believes to be the best economic system in the world (Brooks, 2007, Pg. 285).

Don is an accountant for Baker Greenleaf, this company is "one of the Big...