Question of the Week: Level 2 – Ethics (2)

The correct answer is Option A:

The Standard prohibits offering, soliciting, or accepting gifts that reasonably could be expected to compromise their own or another’s independence and objectivity.

Lawrence violated the Standard by accepting a lavish gift, and Karu violated the Standard by offering a lavish gift.

Note that both have violated the Standard even though Lawrence ultimately chooses not to hire Karu.