Accounting Ethics This paper will discuss the public perception of CPAs in today's society, pitfalls that they may encounter, methods to prevent some of these negative behaviors and consequences they may face should they fall short. Most "Who Do You Trust?" surveys rank politicians, lawyers and used car salesmen at the bottom and certified public accountants at the top. That is because the CPA profession has a squeaky clean image--anal-retentive little wimps who wear thick …showed first 75 words of 1094 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1094 total…eyes to the many aspects of this profession. I have realized that it is a very trustworthy profession, held in the highest esteem by the public at large. I know that one must take his/her job and the trust instilled in them very seriously, because each and every day, with each and every client, he/she is representing an entire field of colleagues, whom have to deal with this issue on a regular basis.