Questions from Accounting Ethics

Q: There is an old industry joke that if you ask an accountant

There is an old industry joke that if you ask an accountant what is four plus four, they will tell you it's whatever you want it to be. Explain what might be meant by this statement.

Q: Explain the SEC rules and regulations applicable to the public disclosure of

Explain the SEC rules and regulations applicable to the public disclosure of non-GAAP financial measures.

Q: Is it ever appropriate to lie to someone? Explain why or

Is it ever appropriate to lie to someone? Explain why or why not using ethical reasoning. Give one example of when you believe lying might be justified.

Q: Is there a difference between cheating on a math test, pocketing

Is there a difference between cheating on a math test, pocketing an extra $10 from the change given to you at a restaurant, and using someone else’s ID to get a drink at a bar?

Q: Why are Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity considered to be important for

Why are Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity considered to be important for businesses today?

Q: One explanation about rights is that there is a difference between what

One explanation about rights is that there is a difference between what we have the right to do and what the right thing to do is. Explain what you think is meant by this statement. Do you believe tha...

Q: Do you think it is ethical for a prospective employer to investigate

Do you think it is ethical for a prospective employer to investigate your social media footprint in making a hiring decision? What about monitoring social networking activities of employees while on t...

Q: According to the website Indeed, one question to ask the interviewer

According to the website Indeed, one question to ask the interviewer when you are interviewing for a job is: "What are the characteristics of someone who would succeed in this role?" Why might you ask...

Q: Some people believe that promise-keeping is the essence of ethical

Some people believe that promise-keeping is the essence of ethical behavior. Do you agree?

Q: What motivates a parent to bribe key people to get their kid

What motivates a parent to bribe key people to get their kid admitted to a prestigious university? That is the ethical question of “Operation Varsity Blues.” In March 2019, the story broke of an alar...