detailed information that could turn out to be the determining factor as to their decisions to invest or not to invest in a particular organization. Therefore‚ it is not uncommon to find unethical behavior in accounting as unethical practices come in different forms. Different situations that might lead to unethical practices in accounting include: • Misleading financial analysis in order to obtain personal gains • Misuse of funds • Exaggerating revenue • Purposely providing erroneous information
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Effect of Unethical Behavior Article Analysis Lisa Talley ACC\291 June 10‚ 2013 Eric Oechsner The Securities and Exchange Commission was created in 1934 to police the U.S. financial markets. Today‚ the Securities and Exchange Commission continues to create legislation tightening reporting standards and providing more transparency. Unfortunately‚ increasing standards often comes after a failure of the system. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is a primary example of legislation following
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evaluated an article regarding unethical research held between United States and Guatemala. Brief History It all started in the 1940’s where nearly 83 humans have passed due to studies as if they where guinea pigs. Details within the research were regarding sexually transmitted deceases. How far with society in other countries go to seek valid information to cure the sick or discover new cures. (Urdaneta & France-Presse‚ 2011). The Behavior Involved Yes‚ unethical research behavior was involved
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In 2006‚ Coca-Cola made headlines in the United Kingdom for being “banned from students’ union over unethical practices.” The students at Sussex University have decided that they can make a difference in exposing Coca-Cola for their unethical practices‚ unhealthy product‚ and the depletion of much needed ground water in rural Indian towns. They are not alone in believing that Coca-Cola contributes to the obesity of children; universities in the United States have also banned Coca-Cola‚ and a “quarter
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Waterboarding is a torturous‚ unethical‚ murderous method of interrogation and should be illegal. Waterboarding causes the sensation of drowning without physically holding a person’s head under water. Water is poured over a cloth or rag covering the face and breathing passages of an immobilized captive. This is torture. The captive individual is questioned and interrogated in between the water being poured. Not only is this method tortuous‚ but it is also unethical.
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Capital punishment became a controversial issue lately‚ and it is a big debate in the world. The debate of capital punishment has two sides: the people who argue in favour of capital punishment and the people who argue against capital punishment. The most compelling arguments against capital punishment can be made on the basis of it doesn’t reduce crime‚ risks executions of innocent people‚ inflicted disproportionately on the poor and targeting people of colour (racist)‚ persons who commit vicious
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Capital punishment is‚ undeniably‚ one of the most highly debated topics in the United States. Many Americans support capital punishment‚ but they are wrong to do so. Many people use the argument that capital punishment deters crime and recent studies have shown that it does deter crime. Over the years‚ several studies have demonstrated a link between executions and decreases in murder rates (Haugen). While this is true‚ people do not realize there are several reasons why the death penalty should
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Abortion “Ethical or Unethical” In my paper I will argue on why I feel that abortions are unethical and why they should not be allowed. As you are reading this paper I really hope that I don’t start to contradict myself. Let me begin by saying there are several different reasons why abortions should be prohibited. The first reason why I feel that abortions should be prohibited is because of religious laws. The bible says that “thou shall not kill”. By aborting babies we are disobeying god and
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UNETHICAL ISSUES STIRRED UP BY ALCOHOL COMPANIES The most severe and significant unethical act by Carlsberg is its marketing strategy. Over here‚ we will analyse and interpret a string of unethical marketing activities by Carlsberg. By definition‚ alcohol advertising is one-sided and presents alcohol consumption as a safe and problem-free practice‚ de-emphasizing the potential health risks and negative consequences. • Targeting the young drinkers In 2006‚ Carlsberg spent about US$2
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University Handbook‚ 2011). The disciplinary actions of these offenses show the seriousness in which academic dishonesty is unethical and highly frowned upon; it leaves one to wonder if such unethical practices will carry over into the workforce. The attitude one has toward dishonesty while achieving academic goals can also be reflected in the way one conducts business. If such unethical practices are taken lightly while in school‚ there is always the possibility that they will be taken lightly while working
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