Ethics

Thank you to Amicus: Search and Recruitment for Sponsoring this episode. To find your next Finance or Accounting Role, head to and tell them that we sent you! In this episode, I take a deep dive into one of the most deceptively challenging areas of tax exams: ethics . It might only be worth five marks, but identifying exactly which ethical principle is being breached—and why —can be trickier than it seems. I break down the five key ethical principles that you need to know inside and out: Professional behaviour Objectivity Professional competence and due care Confidentiality Integrity You’ll hear real-world scenarios that bring these abstract principles to life, like handling conflicts of interest in a small practice, navigating client relationships, or what to do when a client asks you to overlook a mistake. I also talk about the practical safeguards you need to consider, especially in small firms, and how to keep your professional integrity intact even in sticky situations. Thank you for listening to Study For Tax in your Coffee Break! If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform and share it with others to let them know you enjoyed the podcast. If you'd like to purchase the books from which the content of this podcast is made, head to . Thank you to Matthew Bliss for editing and production of this episode. If you'd like him to edit your podcast, send an email to business@mbpod.com or head to . Mentioned in this episode: Get your Audio Revision for the 2026 ACCA Exams

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Ethics is an episode from Study For Tax In Your Coffee Break by Paula Byrne.

This episode is 10:12 long.

This episode was published on May 10, 2025.

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