Unethical accounting practices have headlines corporate scandals for decades. On the other hand, accountants and auditors are often the ones who find anomalies that lead to discoveries of fraud.
Module 3 Discussion Week 1 Resources
Study Indicates Deliberate Hiring of Unethical Management Accountants (2021)
5 Ethics Challenges that Will Intensify as the Pandemic Wanes (2021)
Considering the Longer-Term Effects of Letting Star Employees Get Away with Ethical Violations (2021)
Forensic Audits Are Trending (2021)
Jaw-Dropping Study: Executives Who Manipulate Earnings Are Hired for Their Lack of Ethics (2021)
Week 1 Discussion Post
Based on the resources provided or your research, share two examples: unethical auditing practices and whistleblowers who find the questionable accounting practices.
A crisis brings out the best and worst in organizations. While some rise to the occasion with innovations others take advantage of the situation.
Based on internet research, share an example of a company (not a government or organization) acting positively in the area of finance during the pandemic. Discuss how this affects the community as well as future implications for the business. (Research Support Required)
This post should be 2 paragraphs in length (150-200 words). Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format.