Ethics

Sarbanes

-Oxley and the New York Stock Exchange rules require that public companies adopt, maintain and disclose a code of ethics that governs the conduct of its employees, officers and directors. NYSE rules also require companies listed on the exchange to adopt and disclose “Corporate Governance Guidelines.” (Refer to the “Codes of Ethics” folder under the “Resources” tab of WTClass for additional resource materials on this topic.)

Based on your research, write a report (approximately 800 to 1,000 words), addressing the following.

- Conduct independent research and find the Code of Ethics and Corporate Governance Guidelines of a well-known public company.

-Demonstrate how the Code of Ethics and Corporate Governance Guidelines meet (or don’t meet) the Sarbanes Oxley and NYSE rules. Also discuss what additional provisions the company has included in its Code and Guidelines, if any, and why.

-What controls or procedures can a company adopt to ensure that its employees, officers and directors follow the terms of its Code and Guidelines?