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Case studies are one of the most popular methods used today for teaching students and industry professionals about how to deal with a wide variety of issues. However, research indicates that most of the case studies we use for training may be doing us more harm than good. This is because professional judgment capabilities, also known …
The NPR story that aired May 1, 2012 brought a number of questions, comments and requests for specific clarification of points within the story. The NPR narrative is here. Q: Why did you participate in this piece? A: First, I think it was an excellent story and the NPR reporters did a fantastic job explaining a …
Why Nothing Will Change Until We Think Differently Part V-Conclusion Is the way Americans think about ethics—and even ethics codes themselves—the real problem? Personal and professional experiences have allowed me to explore that question in detail. I’ve met and spoken to people associated with shocking financial scandals. Doing so has given me a perspective that I …
Why Nothing Will Change Until We Think Differently Part IV of V Is the way Americans think about ethics—and even ethics codes themselves—the real problem? Personal and professional experiences have allowed me to explore that question in detail. I’ve met and spoken to people associated with shocking financial scandals. Doing so has given me a perspective …
Why Nothing Will Change Until We Think Differently PART III of V Is the way Americans think about ethics—and even ethics codes themselves—the real problem? Personal and professional experiences have allowed me to explore that question in detail. I’ve met and spoken to people associated with shocking financial scandals. Doing so has given me a perspective …
Why Nothing Will Change Until We Think Differently PART II Is the way Americans think about ethics—and even ethics codes themselves—the real problem? Personal and professional experiences have allowed me to explore that question in detail. I’ve met and spoken to people associated with shocking financial scandals. Doing so has given me a perspective that I …
Why Nothing Will Change Until We Think Differently PART 1 Is the way Americans think about ethics—and even ethics codes themselves—the real problem? Personal and professional experiences have allowed me to explore that question in detail. I’ve met and spoken to people associated with shocking financial scandals. Doing so has given me a perspective that …
Sincere thanks to all who attended the events at Central Michigan University on February 23 and for the incredibly warm response; CMU was the inaugural event for previewing “Viral Ethics” documentary footage, and associated research. Your input and questions will be valuable additions to the ongoing process. Further clarification was requested regarding research findings as associated with …
Research shows logic of auditing practices may be influenced by auditor’s mood. The growing body of research examining the topic of auditor judgment is challenging the assumption that auditing decisions are purely logical. If your auditor has a fleeting irritation you may be ok, but expect your financial statement to suffer if they are in …
The trouble with a “No child left behind” approach to ethics education. As part of an ongoing research project that allows me to speak with certified fraud examiners, auditors and accounting educators around the country, I take an informal survey about progress in areas of education and professional judgment. Respondents have …
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