Ethics in the profession of management accountants in literature and education in Poland Cover Image

Etyka w zawodzie specjalisty rachunkowości zarządczej w podręcznikach i kształceniu w Polsce
Ethics in the profession of management accountants in literature and education in Poland

Author(s): Irena Sobańska, Ewelina Zarzycka
Subject(s): Economy, Business Ethics
Published by: Stowarzyszenie Księgowych w Polsce
Keywords: ethics; management accountant; academic education

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to verify how the scientific community supports the management accountants in emphasizing high ethical requirements expected of the profession. The article presents issues relating to ethics in the profession of management accountants in the light of research and international standards as well as the results of and conclusions from the study of Polish academic textbooks and educational programs. The study allowed for positive verification of the hypothesis stating that ethical aspects of the management accounting profession are only scantily covered in academic education in Poland. In addition, the results provide guidance to improve educational programs in Polish universities.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 87
  • Page Range: 143-152
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish