Assignment
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.
• Competency 2: Examine regulatory, ethical, and credibility issues in accounting
o Analyze how insider trading may affect general business management planning and decision making.
o Analyze the ethical implications related to financial decisions concerning inside information.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions.
o Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions.
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Library Resources
The following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course:
Murthy, G. (2009). Financial accounting. Mumbai, India: Himalaya Publishing House.
Vataliya, K. S. (2009). Practical financial accounting: Advance methods, techniques and practices. Jaipur, India: Paradise Publishers.
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.
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.
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