Accounting Assignment

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Complete the Character Traits Paper.

· Choose one character trait among the following:

a. Professional judgment b. Values c. Competence d. Objectivity e. Integrity f. Confidentiality g. Independence h. Discipline

· Define in your own words the character trait that you selected and what it means to you in terms of appropriate business and professional conduct.

· Research your state's professional code of conduct for the definition and expectations of your selected character trait.

· Research the AICPA professional code of conduct to determine their definitions and expectations of the trait that you selected.

· Search the Internet, Business Journal, or other periodicals for current news about corporate ethics. Select a current (later than 2008) news article related to business ethics that illustrates your character trait and its application (or non-application).

· Write a one to two page summary of your research findings.

Category	Points	%	Description
Documentation & formatting	5	12.5	A quality paper will include a proper title page and references (as noted above).
Organization & cohesiveness	10	25	A quality paper will include an introduction stating the purpose/intent of the paper (5%). The body of the paper will be derived from the assignment itself, and it will be properly subdivided into sections based upon what the paper must address (5%). In a quality paper, the conclusion will summarize the previously presented content (5%).
Editing	5	12.5	A quality paper will be free of any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Sentences and paragraphs will be clear, concise, and factually correct.
Content	20	50	A quality paper will have significant scope and depth of analysis/research to support any statements. Relevant illustration or examples are encouraged. A quality paper will employ sound use of reasoning and logic to reinforce conclusions, and opinions must be supported.
Total	40	100	A quality paper (and presentation) will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.