Why Are the Computer Ethics Issues of Privacy,security,and Property Ownership

question 142

Essay

Why are the computer ethics issues of privacy,security,and property ownership of interest to accountants?

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Definitions:

Oil Company

An enterprise engaged in the exploration, extraction, refining, and selling of oil and petroleum products.

Seasoned Offerings

The issuance of additional shares by a company whose shares are already publicly traded.

Leveraged Buyouts

Acquisition of a company using a significant amount of borrowed money (debt) to meet the cost of acquisition.

Proxy Contests

Attempts to gain control of a firm by soliciting a sufficient number of shareholder votes to replace existing management.