What the purpose of the audit and was it achieved discuss

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The individual assignment aims to give you an understanding of real life auditing problems and an appreciation of the link between theory and practice. It further aims to foster your research, critical analysis and written communication skills.

ABC Learning Centers went public in 2001 with a market capitalization of $25,000,000. After a period of aggressive expansion its market capitalization reached $2,500,000,000. The company then went into liquidation in 2008. You are required to provide an analysis of ABC Learning's downfall from the point of view of corporate social responsibility, common good and stewardship.

Your report should cover the following:

1. What was the purpose of the audit, and was it achieved? Discuss.

2. Provide an evaluation of the collapse of ABC Learning about 'common good', stewardship', and 'corporate social responsibility'.

3. Identify ethical issues which contributed to the downfall of ABC Learning by ?stating the underlying ethical theory (ies).

4. How did unethical practices affect stakeholders? Discuss. Critically evaluate ?the role of auditors in detecting unethical conduct.

Your report should consist of the following sections:

  • Assignment cover sheet (with full name, student ID and signature)
  • Introduction
  • Table of contents
  • Body (answers to questions)
  • Conclusion(s)
  • Reference

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Total 1500 words, Australian Student, I have sent the marks criteria in last paragraph, have a look and do accordingly. Checklist before submission-Typed using Microsoft Word in Ariel 12 points with double spacing o Displayed a one inch margin on all sides. Each question is numbered or is answered under an appropriate title o Pages are numbered Cover page is attached at the front of the assignment. Appropriately cite original work, author(s) etc. Citation and referencing must conform to APA (American Psychological Association) or Harvard referencing format both in the body of the paper and its attached reference section.

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