This new edition of Accounting Ethics has beencomprehensively updated to deal with the significant changes withinthe accounting profession since 2002; the authors systematicallyexplore the new range of ethical issues that have arisen as aresult of recent developments, including the financial crisis of2008. Highlights the debates over the use of fair-value accountingand principles- versus rules-based standards Offers a comprehensive overview of ethics in accounting, aswell as an examination of and recommendations for solving thecurrent crisis in this field Investigates the nature and purpose of accounting Uses concrete examples and case studies, including currentsituations Examines the ethical responsibilities of individual accountantsas well as accounting firms