Auditors at XYZ Company accept a client firm's questionable financial statements when the infractions have occurred over time. This is an example of:
A) Ill-conceived goals
B) Motivated blindness
C) Indirect blindness
D) The slippery slope
E) Overvaluing outcomes

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The slippery slope refers to the gradual acceptance of unethical behavior, where small infractions become normalized over time, leading to larger unethical practices being overlooked.

Auditors at XYZ Company Accept a Client Firm's Questionable Financial