g Keep information confidential except when disclosure is authorized or legally required. Confidentiality 2. Provide all relevant information that could reasonably be expected to influence an intended user's understanding of the reports, analyses, or recommendations. 3. Report any delays or deficiencies in information, timeliness, processing, or internal controls in conformance with organization policy and/or applicable law. 4. Communicate information fairly and objectively. 5. Refrain from using confidential information for unethical or illegal advantage.

Financial performance is measured in many ways. requirements 1. explain the difference between lag and lead indicators. 2. the following is a list of financial measures. indicate whether each is a lag or lead indicator: a. income statement shows net income of $100,000 b. listing of next week's orders of $50,000 c. trend showing that average hits on the redesigned website are increasing at 5% per week d. price sheet from vendor reflecting that cost per pound of sugar for the next month is $2 e. contract signed last month with large retail store that guarantees a minimum shelf space for grandpa's overloaded chocolate cookies for the next year