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Attached is a text version of Jamie’s message:
We have examined ethical and legal aspects in the role of
an Accountant. Review the story and respond.
"Esteban Appleby, CPA, is an assistant to the controller of
Summerfield Consulting Co. In his spare time, Esteban also prepares
tax returns and performs general accounting services for clients.
Frequently, Esteban performs these services after his normal
working hours, using Summerfield Consulting Co.’s computers and
laser printers. Occasionally Esteban’s clients will call him at the
office during regular working hours. Discuss whether Esteban is
performing in a professional manner. Include in your discussion
concepts relating to ethical and legal aspects of the
situation."
Is Esteban being professional? If you were a manager,
what would you do differently to make sure your employees were not
using the company's assets for their own benefit?
Research and analyze the ethical and legal issues
involving the use of a company's assets by employees. Employees
should know that the use of a company's assets is unethical, but
many employees do it anyway. Why?
Does Esteban's position with the company and his use of
the company phone and assets expose the company to potential
liability? Why or why not?
Use a minimum of two outside sources and cite your
references. Use a minimum of 250 words. In
retrospect, find two articles that discuss the ethics of
conducting a business on the side while you’re working as a
professional employee for another business.