Demonstrating a commitment to the profession by respecting and maintaining the public trust and serving the public honorably is an example of what type of obligation under the code of Ethics for CPAs?
A) Responsibilities as a professional
B) Being objective and independent
C) Maintaining technical and ethical standards through due care
D) Serving the public interest
E) Increasing profitability

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Serving the public interest is an obligation under the code of Ethics for CPAs. This includes respecting and maintaining the public trust and serving the public honorably, which demonstrates a commitment to the profession. The other options are also important obligations under the code of Ethics for CPAs, but they do not directly address the commitment to the public interest.

Demonstrating a Commitment to the Profession by Respecting and Maintaining