Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to encourage ethical discernment as a dimension of business decision‐making.Design/methodology/approachDevelopment of ethical discernment and a process of ethical evaluation in the analysis of decisions made by the auditors and management in the Adelphia accounting scandal.FindingsThe paper finds that accounting may benefit from an increased focus on ethical discernment and ethical behavior. Ethical behavior may help restore trust and confidence in the capital market system and reduce fraudulent financial reporting.Originality/valueThis paper presents an alternative to regulation for restoring trust in the financial oversight function.

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