Maria Kadison, Controller at Robbins Corporation, Became Aware That Robbins

Multiple Choice

Maria Kadison, Controller at Robbins Corporation, became aware that Robbins is in talks with Hallion Company for a friendly merger. Maria discloses this information to her immediate family. No member of Maria's family purchases either Robbins' or Hallion's stock before the merger. Which of the following is True?

A) Maria has violated the ethical standard of integrity
B) Maria has violated the ethical standard of confidentiality
C) Maria has not violated any ethical standards because the disclosure was made only to her immediate family
D) Maria has not violated any ethical standards because her immediate family did not profit from the information that she disclosed