Tayshaun has noticed accounting irregularities in his company’s quarte

QUESTION

Tayshaun has noticed accounting irregularities in his company’s quarterly reports. Significant expenses are missing, making the company look highly profitable despite a dismal economy.

After doing more research, he reports this to the state attorney general’s office. What is the term applicable to Tayshaun?
A) compliance officer
B) ethics officer
C) enforcer
D) informant
E) whistleblower

ANSWER

Answer: E
Explanation: E) A whistleblower is an employee who reports organizational misconduct to the government or the public.