According to the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), the first step in resolving an ethical dilemma is to:

Multiple Choice

• consult your own attorney as to legal obligations and rights concerning the ethical conflict.

• call the IMA's ethics hotline.

• clarify relevant ethical issues by initiating a confidential discussion with an IMA Ethical Counselor or other impartial advisor.

• discuss the situation with an immediate supervisor, except when it appears that the supervisor is involved, or with the next level supervisor if involvement of the immediate supervisor is suspected.