Case Analysis Arthur Andersen: Questionable Accounting Practices ●Introduction Arthur Andersen LLP‚ which is over a span of nearly 90 years‚ would become one of the "Big five" largest accounting firms in the United States. Moreover‚ the accounting firm seen as the symbol of trust‚ integrity and ethic. The good reputation is derived from the advent of consulting business‚ which was developed by Leonard Spack. However‚ with the growth of consulting services‚ many accounting firms viewed it as a
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flows‚ even though in some cases there were serious questions about the viability of these contracts and their associated costs. Author Andersen provided both consulting and auditing services which created an inherent conflict of interest. On one hand‚ Andersen was auditing an Enron financial recording system and strategy based for the most part on the advice of its own consultants. Evidence eventually surfaced that some internal conflicts had arisen within Andersen about some of the “aggressive”
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the Demise of Arthur Andersen The planning function of management is critical to the success of any organization. Innovative ideas‚ perfect products‚ and highly skilled employees fail to become assets if no plans are in place for how these assets will be used to achieve the organization’s goals. In the case of the once‚ highly successful accounting firm‚ Arthur Andersen‚ management’s failure to plan effectively for crises led to its demise. Management Planning at Arthur Andersen In today’s business
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Arthur Andersen: Questionable Accounting Practices 1. Describe the legal and ethical issues surrounding Andersen ’s auditing of companies accused of accounting improprieties. The legal issues that surrounded Andersen ’s audition were that there was conflict of interest and there was lack of independence on the part of Andersen. In this context‚ Andersen took up lucrative management consultancy projects for the clients of whom it was the auditor. From the deontological ethical perspective
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Arthur Andersen: Questionable Accounting Practices Arthur Andersen‚ one of the largest accounting firms in the United States‚ “a name that was synonymous with trust‚ integrity‚ and ethics” (Ferrell‚ Fraedrich‚ & Ferrell‚ 2011‚ p. 348)‚ through a loss of its founder Arthur Andersen‚ and change in its corporate culture resulting in many unethical business transactions that affected multitudes of primary stakeholders had to close its doors in 2002 after 90 years of business. In this report I
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Examining the Failure of Arthur Andersen Hester Rall LDR 531 November‚ 28 2011 Tom Melpolder Examining the Failure of Arthur Andersen Introduction Organizational Behavior (OB) is the study of an organizations individuals‚ groups and structures and its impact on workplace behavior (Yukl‚ 2010). In reviewing the failure of the storied Arthur Andersen (AA) accounting firm we see the influence of individuals’ decisions‚ particularly that of its leaders‚ but also the lack of individual accountability
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perspective using cases such as: Accounting Irregularities at WorldCom and Arthur Andersen…No More: What Went Wrong? (Business Ethics 4th Ed: Cases 5 & 6 pg.101-109)‚ both clearly present various moral and ethical problems that arise that are real life business scenarios as well as question the impact of certain ‘special’ duties/obligations that apply to particular individuals and employees who choose to engage in these activities in the organization leading to their downfall. The WorldCom case and scandal
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1 1 Introductory reflection The United Cereal Eurobrand case‚ set within the European organization of the giant multinational breakfast foods company United Cereal‚ portrays the background of a launch decision for a new cereal product‚ the ‘Healthy Berry Crunch’. As the case evolves‚ the decision has major strategic and organizational implications for Lora Brill‚ European Vice President. The case focuses especially on two central decisions confronting her: Should ‘Healthy Berry Crunch’
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United Cereal Case Study I. Key Problem United Cereal is a diversified company established in 1910 by Jed Thomas. The company produces snack foods‚ dairy products‚ beverages‚ frozen foods‚ baked goods‚ and cereals. The cereal industry generates one third of United Cereals revenue. United Cereal focuses on “commitment‚ diligence‚ and loyalty” which attracted many people to work for the company. Jed expected his Managers to adhere to a strong set of values and wanted committed Managers that
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influence consumer purchases. As mentioned earlier there are case studies that examine the actual cereal box design as a factor that influences consumer choice. The purpose of the current study is to determine what factors are involved in the choice of cereal as breakfast. As we consider that there are numerous elements that impact consumer’s choice of cereal; it is affordable‚ it is nutritious‚ it is easy to make‚ etc. For the purpose of the case‚ we will conduct separate surveys to determine the impact
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