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An employee who contacts the SEC to report her company's use of illegal accounting procedures is an example of

A) a crony.
B) a scab.
C) a whistle-blower.
D) a corporate snitch.
E) an ombudsman.

Whistle-blower

An individual who exposes illegal, unethical, or wrong practices within an organization to the public or authorities.

SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry.

Illegal Accounting Procedures

Practices in accounting that violate laws or regulations, often intended to conceal true financial performance or to deceive stakeholders.

  • Understand the concept and implications of whistle-blowing in organizations.
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