Questions from Accounting Ethics


Q: Explain the components of Burchard’s Ethical Dissonance Model and how it describes

Explain the components of Burchard’s Ethical Dissonance Model and how it describes the ethical person-organization fit at various stages of the contractual relationship in each potential fit scenario....

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Q: MacIntyre, in his account of Aristotelian virtue, states that integrity

MacIntyre, in his account of Aristotelian virtue, states that integrity is the one trait of character that encompasses all the others. How does this relate to the Principles in the AICPA Code of Profe...

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Q: Why do you think good people sometimes do bad things? Explain

Why do you think good people sometimes do bad things? Explain.

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Q: Do you think the "Resolution of Ethical Issues" section in

Do you think the "Resolution of Ethical Issues" section in The IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice is a helpful part of its ethical standards?

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Q: One morning a student telephones her professor that she won't be able

One morning a student telephones her professor that she won't be able to take a scheduled exam because her car broke down on the way home from an out-of-town trip. She asks to take it at another time....

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Q: Assume that a CFO asks you, as the accountant for the

Assume that a CFO asks you, as the accountant for the company, to omit certain financial figures from the balance sheet that may paint the business in a bad light. Because the request does not involve...

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Q: The SEC’s new rules on posting financial information on social media sites

The SEC’s new rules on posting financial information on social media sites such as Twitter means that companies can now tweet their earnings in 280 characters or less. What are the problems that may a...

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Q: Do you think a CPA can justify allowing the unethical behavior of

Do you think a CPA can justify allowing the unethical behavior of a supervisor by claiming, “It’s not my job to police the behavior of others?”

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Q: Why do bad things sometimes happen to good people? Does this

Why do bad things sometimes happen to good people? Does this mean they are a bad person?

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Q: Consider the ethical principle of praising the good and ignoring the bad

Consider the ethical principle of praising the good and ignoring the bad. Is this a good way to foster ethical behavior?

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