Ethics. The CPA encounters various situations that fall under ethical rules that prescribe or proscribe certain acts. Comment on the following situations and state what the CPA should do in each case. e. A CPA is asked to prepare a return where the client has provided information indicating that the client pays several thousands of dollars in office rent. The CPA knows the client actually owns the office which it claims to be renting. f. A CPA takes a position contrary to an Income Tax Regulation (i.e., a Treasury Regulation) with reasonable support for the position. g. A CPA takes a position contrary to a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code with reasonable support for the nosition