Ethics in Accounting Quiz

What does it mean to be honest when doing accounting work?

• Telling the truth and not hiding mistakes

• Making up numbers to look good

• Sharing secrets with friends

• Ignoring the rules

Why is it important to keep people's financial information private?

• So everyone can see it

• To protect their privacy and trust

• To make more friends

• To share with classmates

Which of these is an example of fraud in accounting?

• Writing down the correct numbers

• Making up numbers to get more money

• Checking your work twice

• Asking for help

If you see someone cheating in their accounting work, what should you do?

• Ignore it

• Tell a teacher or adult

• Join in

• Laugh about it

What is professional ethics?

• Doing what you feel like

• Following rules and being fair at work

• Playing games at work

• Telling jokes

Which of these is NOT a good way to keep information confidential?

• Locking papers in a drawer

• Telling your friends about it

• Using a password

• Not talking about it in public

Why should accountants not lie about money?

• It is fun

• It helps everyone trust them

• It makes things confusing

• It is a secret

What should you do if you make a mistake in your accounting work?

• Hide it

• Tell someone and fix it

• Blame someone else

• Ignore it

Which of these is a sign of fraud?

• Neat handwriting

• Numbers that do not add up

• Using a calculator

• Asking for help

What does integrity mean in accounting?

• Being honest and doing the right thing

• Copying someone else's work

• Forgetting to check your sums

• Telling fibs