Societal norms, in essence, are those rules for how people should act in society. Although these norms are accepted, there will be times in which a societal norm runs contrary to a workplace standard. What is an example of when such a situation can arise? How do you decide the ethical choice when faced…
Our first TCO asks us to consider the deontological ethical approach given certain ethical dilemmas that may arise in the professional world. You may want to review this week’s lecture as you think about the following topic for discussion. Consider a situation in which a company is planning to implement a surveillance policy to monitor…
Let’s begin our class discussion with an overarching conversation about the importance of ethics. Why are ethics important? How do they affect our decision making? What are the consequences if we do something unethical?
Write a response between 350 to 700 words to the following question from Ethics in Accounting: A Decision-Making Approach: · Chapter 6, Exercise 29 Cite your research from the text and any additional professional or regulatory guidance and format your response consistent with APA guidelines.
Proponents of environmental justice claim that racial minorities are disproportionally subjected to environmental hazards. Reflect on your views regarding environmental issues. Do you favor the economic factors over protection of the environment? Why or why not? Would you be willing to house a chemical or nuclear waste repository in your neighborhood? Why or why not?
Formulate your response to the question. Review the author’s solution to the question on page 192. Write a 525- to 700-word paper between that accomplishes the following: Explain the answer to the question of whether or not you should call the hotline to report your concerns and the reason supporting your decision, identifying any professional…
Assume that you are senior partner in an accounting firm and you must prepare an Employee Guide that will be used in training new employees. Collaborate amongst your team members before beginning the assignment. Determine who is best-suited to address each criteria of this assignment. Create a 1,050- to 1,400-word Employee Guide that: · Explains and describes: o …
In a written response, answer the following questions each between 260 to 350 words from Ethics in Accounting: A Decision-Making Approach: · Chapter 11, Exercise 2 · Chapter 11, Exercise 10
Collaborate with your team before beginning this assignment. Determine who is best-suited to address each criteria of this assignment. Assume you are a senior partner in an accounting firm and you are asked to prepare a presentation for a group of new recruits. Create an 12- to 15-slide presentation that includes detailed speaker notes discussing each slide that does…
Write a response to each of the following questions between 260 to 350 words from Ethics in Accounting: A Decision-Making Approach. · Chapter 14, Exercise 19 · Chapter 14, Exercise 20 Cite your research from the text and any additional professional or regulatory guidance and format your response consistent with APA guidelines.
Discuss and debate amongst your classmates the following: · The history and reason for passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). · An evaluation and defense(or critique) of the efficacy of SOX. · How SOX has impacted: o Public companies o Managers and officers of public companies o Auditors of public companies o Tax practitioners o Nonprofit and privately…
Write a 350- to 700-word paper that: · Identifies a famous (or not so famous) whistleblower. · Describes the situations surrounding the whistleblower. · Describes the issue(s) that motivated the whistleblower to act. · Assesses the personal attributes that the whistleblower needed to possess in order to take action. · Explains what ultimately happened to the whistleblower…