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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COMMON ETHICAL ISSUES IN NURSING AND ITS IMPLICATION SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CONCEPT Nursing ethics refers to the moral code for nursing and is based on obligation to service and respect for human life – Melanie and Evelyn. Nursing ethics governs and guide nurses in every day practice such as being truthful with clients‚ respecting client’s confidentiality and advocating on behalf of the client. Nursing ethics the nurses in making right decision during difficult situations‚ it teaches the professionals
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Moral and ethical dilemmas face by today’s journalists What are journalistic ethics? The so-called journalistic ethics refer to the demand for self-discipline from the media and the media workers. It may be either in written or unwritten norms set. In other words‚ it’s said to be unofficial‚ non-legal nature‚ unforced‚ and no penalty clause in the Code of Conduct. Why do we need to have journalistic ethics? It’s simply because of the enormous influence of media. Western countries said the media
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about some ethical dilemmas that face managers in today’s work place. Some of the topics I will be talking about today are whistle blowing‚ hiring employees‚ firing employees and at the office gossip. I hope that you may get some tips on how to handle these situations within your company. A dilemma we may face as managers is whether or not to blow the whistle on an individual within the organization‚ especially when it is someone in a higher position than you. This becomes an ethical dilemma since
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codes of ethics but also in the constitution. Hence‚ nurses and for that matter‚ all health care professional have a legal‚ moral and ethical responsibility to protect patient’s privacy. Moral and ethics are all about doing good and not causing harm to individuals and society. Thus standing in Lena shoes is not an easy responsibility at all. Lina certainly faced an ethical dilemma of balancing the safety of her sister health and the privacy of her patient. Erickson and Millar (2005) sated “As nurses
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Ethical Dilemma Derrick SUNY Empire State College Patient confidentiality has become an integral aspect of healthcare ethical standards since the HIPPA law came into being. (Erikson 2005). According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) code of ethics “the nurse has a duty to maintain confidentiality of all patient information” (Nursingworld‚ 2005). When a patient’s confidentiality is violated‚ his/ her wellbeing is negatively impacted. Patient confidentiality encompasses
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Ethical Dilemma’s of an Attorney Gina Boldt ADJ 235 March 22‚ 2013 John Ellison Ethical Dilemma’s of an Attorney The three major ethical dilemmas faced by a defense attorney are client perjury‚ delivery of physical evidence and the disclosure of prior convictions (Boldt‚ 2013). They are bound to provide thieir client with courage and devotion (Pollock‚ 2012‚ 2010). This dilemma‚ at times‚ tries the attorneys personal morals and ethics‚ though‚ once again‚ the protection of the defendant overrules
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Adelajda Zhgaba Medical Ethics PHL 211 Ethical considerations in chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients 1. Would it be ethically concerning to accept refusal of chemotherapy treatment from cancer patients‚ more importantly from teenagers diagnosed with this disease? According to the National Cancer Institute‚ approximately 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year and 7.6 million of them die from this disease. People usually undergo chemotherapy‚ radiation therapy‚
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confidentiality now faces an ethical dilemma: if she keeps her promise to the girl‚ she may not get the proper follow up care and support to treat her illness‚ and if she breaks her promise‚ she has violated the ethical principles of fidelity‚ and autonomy (Nathanson‚ 2000). This paper will discuss the ethical implications of breaches of confidentiality‚ and how the ethical theory of teleology helps to determine the best course of action. Using the 6-step process of ethical decision-making from Purtilo
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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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