ACCT 346 Week 1 DQ 1 Ethics and Ethical Behavior

Discussion 1 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour (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?