Question

A client asks his accountant to ignore a mistake which overstated the accounts receivable account. The accountant decides that the accounts receivable account has to be corrected to state the correct amount based on the current accounting rules. Which stage of Kohlberg' Stages of Moral Development is the accounting reasoning?A. Stage 2 B. Stage 3 C. Stage 4 D. Stage 5

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Stage 3

Explanation:

Kohlberg's stages of moral development refers to the various stages of how individuals respond morally and under what circumstances. The theory is based upon how morals guide our actions and moral dilemmas faced by individuals.

Among the various stages defined by Kohlberg, Stage 3 corresponds to acting to serve the best interests of the client as well as maintaining good interpersonal relationships.

Under stage 3, an individual seeks social approval in his acts i.e his actions are governed by social values.