Questions from Accounting Ethics


Q: While on a lunch break following a dispute with a supervisor,

While on a lunch break following a dispute with a supervisor, an employee updated her Facebook status to an expletive and the name of the employer’s company. Several coworkers “liked” her status. She...

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Q: How does the Sarbanes-Oxley Act seek to create an ethical

How does the Sarbanes-Oxley Act seek to create an ethical organization culture?

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Q: How do the concepts of cognitive dissonance and organizational/ethical dissonance

How do the concepts of cognitive dissonance and organizational/ethical dissonance that was discussed in Chapter 2 relate to whether an accountant might choose to blow the whistle on corporate wrongdoi...

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Q: An important factor in an individual's decision whether to become a whistleblower

An important factor in an individual's decision whether to become a whistleblower is their sense of duty and loyalty. Imagine a CPA discovers that their supervisor is committing fraud to make the comp...

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Q: Do you believe the U.S. Supreme Court decision in

Do you believe the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Somers was the “right” decision? Explain the basis for your answer from a whistleblower’s perspective.

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Q: Should whistleblowers be allowed to use confidential company documents to expose fraud

Should whistleblowers be allowed to use confidential company documents to expose fraud and other illegality? Use the ruling in Erhart v. BofI Holdings to guide the discussion.

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Q: Given the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act to receive an

Given the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act to receive an award, what factors should a potential whistleblower consider before blowing the whistle to the SEC on financial wrongdoing from an ethical r...

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Q: Review the facts related to the reporting of financial statement fraud by

Review the facts related to the reporting of financial statement fraud by Tony Menendez at Halliburton. In commenting on his actions, Menendez said one reason for bringing a claim under SOX was to be...

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Q: Schilit describes a variety of financial shenanigans. What is the purpose

Schilit describes a variety of financial shenanigans. What is the purpose of using those techniques? Would you call it gimmickry? Explain.

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Q: Explain the role of integrity in workplace ethics.

Explain the role of integrity in workplace ethics.

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