Description
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Overview
Write a 3- to 5-page essay about the ethical and financial implications of insider trading.Note: Some of the assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete them in the order in which they are presented.SHOW MORE
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Resources
Suggested Resources
The resources provided here are optional. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this assessment; However, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid. They provide helpful information about the topics in this unit. The MBA-FP6014 – Financial Accounting Library Guide can help direct your research. The Supplemental Resources and Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation menu in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help support you.
Additional Resources for Further Exploration
You may use the following optional resources to further explore the Questions to Consider and assessment topics.The following resources provide relevant financial accounting methods and practices.
- Doran, D. T. (2012). Financial reporting standards: A decision-making perspective for non-accountants. New York, NY: Business Experts Press.
- Libby, R., Libby, P., & Hodge, F. (2017). Financial accounting (9th ed.). New York, NY: Irwin. – Available from the bookstore
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Assessment Instructions
Based on your own experience and knowledge with financial reporting, planning, and decision making, develop conclusions and explain the ethical implications of financial decisions within an organization. You may need to do additional research on the implications of using insider information (for example, the case of Martha Stewart) to help you complete this assessment.Write an essay in which you respond to the following:
- Why is insider trading considered unethical? Keep in mind that some individuals do not see anything unethical about it, even though it is a criminal offense.
- Would allowing insider trading, even if it were ethical, hinder the operation of the stock market in raising capital for new and existing companies? Explain.
You must use two or more scholarly sources in your essay to support your responses.
Additional Requirements
- Length: Your essay should be 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, including a title page and references.
- Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- Style and formatting: Use current APA style to format your essay and cite your references. You must use at least two references in your essay.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Ethical Issues: Ethics and Insider Trading Scoring Guide
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