期刊名称：Studia Universitatis „Vasile Goldis” Arad – Economics Series
电子版ISSN：1584-2339
出版年度：2020
卷号：30
期号：3
页码：35-58
DOI：10.2478/sues-2020-0016
出版社：Walter de Gruyter GmbH
摘要：This research introduces organization and personal dimensions to the study of ethics amid the adverse reactions of the users of the financial statements to a business fiasco. Using survey research design, a sample of one hundred and thirty-eight audit firms was taken while Probit analysis was used in testing the propositions made. Findings indicate that knowledge of the client industry and government policy are vital in shaping ethical decision making. It was concluded that environmental uncertainties and personal orientation of the auditor offers explanations to the dilemma and decision making of the auditor. Thus, it is suggested that a critical review of audit personnel characteristics and the technological environment would be a step in the right direction if the ethical dilemma is to be minimized.
关键词：Ethical dilemma ; Ethics in accounting ; Ethical dimensions ; Ethical decision making ; M41 ; M42
