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Corporate Regulation In Australia: Fact Or Fiction, K. Cooper Jan 1997

Corporate Regulation In Australia: Fact Or Fiction, K. Cooper

Faculty of Business - Accounting & Finance Working Papers

This paper recognises and takes as given there is a recurring cycle of regulatory failure, regulatory reform. It also accepts the arguments of a small number of authors that there are flaws within the regulatory mechanism which contribute to the perpetuation of the regulatory failure, regulatory reform cycle. However, this paper argues that these flaws are but a symptom of more deeply seated problems. The regulatory framework is weak in very fundamental and strategic areas including the nature of legislation and accounting standards, enforcement and overall administration. The fact that these weaknesses are not adequately addressed or rectified suggests that …

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Ethical Issues And Practising Accountants' Perceptions Of The Code Of Ethics: Some Malaysian Evidence, L. C. Choo Jan 1992

Ethical Issues And Practising Accountants' Perceptions Of The Code Of Ethics: Some Malaysian Evidence, L. C. Choo

Faculty of Business - Accounting & Finance Working Papers

This study attempted to provide some empirical evidence of the ethical issues and conflicts faced by practitioners and to gauge their perceptions on the relevance and usefulness of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) Code of Ethics as a guide to ethical behaviour. The results showed that a majority of respondents agreed that the Code helped them to be more aware of ethical concerns in their work and decisions, and that it also enhanced public confidence and professional image besides improving intraprofessional relationships. No significant relationship was seen by respondents between the Code and a firm's competitive position. Rules on …

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