Is it permissible for a government accountant to accept gifts from companies he deals with, knowing that he only provides them with the services required for his work, and if it is not permissible, how should he refuse the gift from the company's representative?

It is not permissible to accept gifts from companies for fear that they might be bribes or inducements to facilitate illicit matters, for humans are weak in the face of material temptations. The Hadith states: "Why did he not stay in the house of his father or mother and see whether he would be given a gift or not." One should apologize for accepting such gifts to safeguard one's faith.