Week 1 – DQ 1. What ethical dilemmas might CPAs experience? Explain what ethical responsibility a CPA might neglect. (Ch. 17 of Financial Accounting Theory and Analysis) According to our text‚ there are five ethical dilemmas that accountants can experience: ❖ Independence: the accountant must be separate from the company ❖ Scope of Services: the accountant/auditor should not provide services that is not required by an accountant/auditor (consulting‚ tax return preparation‚ tax advice)
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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission‚ however‚ also had its fair share of disadvantages. The main disadvantage was that many of the victims simply did not feel that justice had been conducted. The horrible reign of apartheid had lasted for a period of 45 years‚ and now the TRC was asking them to simply forget the wretched past. In the meantime‚ all the perpetrators of crimes from the era where walking away scot-free. To me‚ it just does not seem fair that these villains of such hate crimes can
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1. Using consequential‚ rule-based and character theories‚ evaluate Jim’s options. • Consequential-Jim would need to assess how it would affect each worker and the company and identify the benefits or damage it would cause if he fired Bill. Jim would need to makes sure the benefits outweighed the harm. If firing Bill is helpful to the company‚ then it would be acceptable. • Rule-based-With this theory‚ Jim needs to look at the other workers to see if maybe Bill is getting his attitude from them
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There are a finite number of options for Jean in this dilemma. Jean’s supervisor has an ethical obligation to help Jean define this dilemma and to foster fairness and honesty (ACA Code of Ethics‚ 2005). This begins with monitoring her work and performance (2005). As such‚ Jean’s supervisor is likely already aware of the ethical dilemma and can help her identify the best choices. Ultimately‚ Jean can choose to fulfill the director’s request‚ or to deny his request. Jean’s objective is three fold:
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One of the most challenging moral/ethical dilemmas to resolve occurs when the patient’s autonomous choices conflict with the nurse’s duty to look out for the patient’s best interests. The scenario presented to me describes a conflict between a patient who refuses to bathe and a nurse whose duty is to provide the patient’s care. Because of the patient’s physical condition and inability to get out of bed‚ they require a two-person bath involving lifts. The patient refuses to bathe at the time scheduled
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Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma‚ Part 2: Spiritual Leader Interview Paula J. Mangus Grand Canyon University NRS-437V May 9‚ 2015 Interview Questions and Answers 1. What religious organization are you affiliated with? I am an ordained minister with the Centers for Spiritual Living out of Colorado. I have the title of “Reverend” but use “Pastor” because I take care of the spiritual needs of other people‚ whatever that may be. 2. How long have you been a pastor? 11 years 3. How do you
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Solving Ethical Dilemmas in the Accounting Profession LaKeesha Lawler ACC/260 January 14‚ 2011 Dan Jensen Solving Ethical Dilemmas in the Accounting Profession The Dilemma of an Accountant Baker Greenleaf was one of the Big Eight accounting firms. Daniel Potter was a highly ethical accountant that placed a lot of value on integrity. He was hired to work as an accountant for the firm. Baker like many other firms was faced with a dilemma that tested the firm’s ethical standings
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| ETHICAL DILEMMA IN ORGANIZATION | | | | | Contents ABSTRACT 2 1. DELIVERING SERVICES 2 DETAILED ANALYSIS OF TATA NANO –WHERE WAS THE FAULT LINE? 3 ANALYSIS 3 2. FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS 3 3. RESPONDING TO CRISIS 5 STEPS FOR CONSIDERATION 6 4. REACTING TO COMPANY POLICIES AND PRACTICES 6 6. ETHICS AND DISCRIMINATION 8 PREVENTING DISCRIMINATION 9 RESOLVING INCIDENTS OF DISCRIMINATION 9 ABSTRACT Ethical dilemma is a situation where you
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CASE ANALYSIS: Should we go beyond the law I. Ethical dilemma • Nathan Rosillo is faced with an ethical dilemma. It seems that the river is the company’s least concern in its effort to make profit again. Here are the following issues that need to be addressed in this ethical problem: o First and foremost‚ standards from regulatory agency were loosened in such a way that wastes can now be directly dumped into Dutch Valle River. Nathan‚ finds dumping of waste
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which contribute to her feeling worth in life (Bainbridge & Rickets‚ 2013). 1.4 Ethical dilemmas and conflicts faced by the care workers in health and social setting Dilemma is a situation when an individual faced difficult to make a choice in between two or more alternatives. In care homes‚ regarding patient’s care in daily basis care staff faces major ethical dilemmas. Without satisfactory result‚ ethical dilemmas can be defined as problem (Bainbridge & Ricketts‚ 2003). Ethics are always positive
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