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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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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Alberto Martinez. Unethical Business Practices The modern business world is characterized for being aggressive and competitive. Companies must be alert and always ready to take advantage of opportunities as quickly as possible. If companies are not aggressive enough they risk losing business to other competitors. For all these reasons‚ many people now question whether there is a place for ethics in this highly competitive capitalist
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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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For week five the area that I felt most comfortable with is unethical accounting practices. One clear example that stood out in my mind in which I could relate was the Enron Scandal. I learned that situations may lead to unethical accounting practices vary from position to position. Individual freedoms and lack of controls are two situations that would lead to unethical accounting practices. Individual freedoms would include not being monitored and an individual performing all of the related activities
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