Interesting article which reinforces the need to consider ethics at all levels within the organisation at all times.  Also of interest the different attitudes within different cultures.

A very interesting read. Some interesting statistics which you wouldn't expect to see.

Interesting to see how the UK compares to other countries on the ethical standards

The article is informative as regards to the pressures management accountants face in the working place. Its important for accountants to know the likely sources of pressure within their business. This will enable them to devise ways to handle the pressure.

I hope to use some of the facts outlined so as to handle work pressure effectively. I also hope to help my colleagues to do the same by informing them of the most likely sources of pressure.

Ethics have an increasing impact on how business conduct themselves.  In my particular role I have (I feel) an obligation to produce accounts that accurately reflect the performance of my business, and I don't feel under pressure to portray a different (eg a more optimistic) view.

We have a set of anti bribery guidelines within our business which extends to employees not being allowed to keep gifts from suppliers and customers.  We also behave ethically when tendering for work, which goes as far as deliberately not making it known the client where we were aware of another potential rival bidder having quality issues.

Whilst ethics doesn't have a day to day bearing on my role, I have to be aware of it at all times.