1.24 Greg, a chartered accountant, is out one evening with friends. On their way home after a few drinks at a local bar, Greg gets into a fight with another young man who has made disparaging remarks about Greg’s girlfriend. The police are called and Greg is arrested. A few days later he appears in court and is found guilty of assault. Because it is a first offence, Greg is not imprisoned but has to pay a fine, and is now in the position of having a criminal record.

What, if any, ethical principles have been breached in this scenario? What are the implications for Greg as a professional accountant?