The first stage of the socialization process is ________

Which action is NOT considered a discreditable act under the Code's Acts Discreditable Rule?

a. A CPA-defendant has lost a final appeal of an adverse verdict in a sexual harassment suit in state court b. A CPA-defendant has lost a final appeal of an adverse verdict in a racial discrimination suit in federal court c. A CPA has a bank collect notes received from a client in payment of fees d. A CPA fails to follow standards and procedures established by governmental agencies in audits of grants by those agencies

In the reasons section of a negative message, you should

A) prepare the reader for the negative news. B) state the bad news directly. C) apologize for the negative decision. D) establish common ground with the reader. E) indicate the company policy that leads to the bad news.