Tammy Nguyen-Thach

In this activity, you will review a series of brief scenarios (such as emails, testimonies, or workplace incidents) and determine whether each action is ethical or unethical based on the ethical principles discussed in the textbook and the EY case.

Directions: For each scenario, mark your response as “Ethical” or “Unethical.” This exercise is designed to help you apply ethical frameworks from the module and assess how your judgment has developed. Your responses will reinforce your understanding of professional ethics and prepare you to navigate complex decisions in the workplace.

Subject: Revenue Inflation

Message: “We need to increase our revenue projections for this quarter to meet targets. Let’s boost the numbers on paper, but keep it within reason to avoid suspicion.”

Ethical or Unethical?

Subject: Conflict of Interest Report

Message: “I would like to disclose that I have a personal connection with the new supplier we’re considering. I wanted to ensure full transparency before moving forward.”

Group of answer choices

Ethical or Unethical?

Testimony: “I told my potential employer that I had passed the CPA exam, though I hadn’t actually taken it yet. They didn’t check, and I got the job. I was just trying to get my foot in the door, but now I feel guilty about the lie.”

Ethical or Unethical?

Email Subject: Quarterly Financial Report

Message: “Dear Team, I’ve attached the latest quarterly financials. As always, we’ve ensured all figures are transparent and accurate. Let me know if you have any questions or need further details.”

Ethical or Unethical?

Testimony: “I applied for the job after completing the CPA exam, and I made sure to mention my certification status in the interview. Transparency has always been important to me, and I wanted to be honest about my qualifications.”

Ethical or Unethical?