ACCT 346 (Introduction to Managerial Accounting)
Week 1
Discussion 1 Ethics and Ethical Behavior (graded)
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) has emphasized the importance of ethical ehaviour and codes of conduct. Discuss the costs and benefits of the ethical environment. If a poor ethical environment results in costs to an organization, what are they? Conversely, what are the benefits of a good ethical environment?
Discussion 2Managerial and Financial Accounting (graded)
Flexibility, timeliness, and forward looking is said to be the prominent trait of modern management accounting, whereas standardization and consistency describe financial accounting. Explain why the focus on these two accounting systems differs.
Week 1 Assignment:
ACCT 346 Week 1 Course Project Part 1