Which statement best describes how the international ethics standards board for accountants' (iesba) code impacts the u. s. accounting profession? cpas in public practice in the u. s. are required to apply the iesba code, even if they don't perform services outside the u. s. state boards of accountancy are required to adopt the ifac's rules within 90 days of an iesba rule change. as a member body of ifac, the aicpa is required to change its bylaws whenever the iesba changes its rules. the aicpa is required to adopt ethics standards that are at least as restrictive as the iesba rules.

Christopher kim, cfa, is a banker with batts brothers, an investment banking firm. kim follows the energy industry and has frequent contact with industry executives. kim is contacted by the ceo of a large oil and gas corporation who wants batts brothers to underwrite a secondary offering of the company's stock. the ceo offers kim the opportunity to fly on his private jet to his ranch in texas for an exotic game hunting expedition if kim's firm can complete the underwriting within 90 days. according to cfa institute standards of conduct, kim: a) may accept the offer as long as he discloses the offer to batts brothers.b) may not accept the offer because it is considered lavish entertainment.c) must obtain written consent from batts brothers before accepting the offer.