Let's Assume That Brinkman Has Proved His Point About the Undesirable

question 39

Essay

Let's assume that Brinkman has proved his point about the undesirable and unlawful effects of plagiarism detection services on students' ability to develop intellectually. Imagine that you are a professor and are in the position of assigning and grading papers for a course. What grading system would you use to fairly evaluate your students' work, and how would you justify its use?

Identify the conditions under which accountants can be held liable to third parties and understand the scope of accountant-client privilege.

Describe the elements of and remedies for breach of contract in the context of accounting services.

Understand the implications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on the accounting profession and regulatory compliance.

Recognize the circumstances under which accountants may face civil or criminal liability for securities laws violations.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorder

A disorder characterized by patterns of thought, behavior, or emotions that are significantly distressing or disabling in social, work, or other areas of functioning.

Suicide Attempts

Acts of trying to take one's own life intentionally.

Mood Disorder

A disorder affecting one’s emotional state, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorders.

Modeling

A process of learning in which a person acquires responses by observing and imitating others. Also, a therapy approach based on the same principle.