Ethics in Accounting Case Study
Requirements
Research internet, newspapers, and business magazines for a corporate case that has attracted media attention due to ethical issues. Write an ESSAY to address the following points using the case you chose.
1. Provide an overview of the company’s background, i.e. its business operations, etc.
2. What ethical issue has arisen? Clearly explain the ethical dilemma faced by the
involved parties.
3. Clearly identify and evaluate the stakeholders that were impacted by the ethical issue.
4. Was the decision made by the involved parties ethical? How would the business
be positively/negatively impacted by the decision? Explain your answer.
5. Detail your original view on business ethics. How has your view changed after
attending lectures and completing this case study assignment? Explain the differences and/or similarities to your original view.
The ethical issues under consideration do not necessarily have to be accounting related. You can choose either an Australian or international corporate case, but the case must be reported by the media from 2015 onwards. Do not use cases dated prior to 2015.
Essay Format
Before you start writing your report, it is recommended that you read the following carefully:
Structure
The essay must contain the following Key Headings (in this order):
• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion
• Reference list
• Appendix
You may use appropriate subtitles under the key headings to support your essay writing in response to the 5 key pointers that needs to be addressed.
Length
Total word count limit = 1000 words.
Your word count must be included at the start of your essay.
Included in word count Excluded from word count
Penalties for exceeding the word limit are as follows:
Word count Penalty
• Introduction • Body
• Conclusion
• Reference list and in-text referencing
• Appendix
• 1,001 – 1,100 words
• 1,101 – 1,210 words
• 1,211 or more words
• No penalty
• 10% of total marks • 20% of total marks
Style
The essay must be presented as follows:
Font: Times New Roman 12 point Spacing: 1.5 times line spacing Margins: not less than 2.5 cm
Footer Each page must have a footer containing the following:
ACCG1000 S2 2020 Your SID Page number
Referencing
In text referencing is required for all sources used and a complete list of references must be provided using the Harvard Referencing System.
