Scandalous Fridays”
BAT 4M Accounting Scandal Presentation
Your assignment is to create a PowerPoint presentation about a major accounting scandal that you will present to the rest of the class on your assigned Friday.
Content Expectations
An overview of what happened.
Description of unethical accounting treatment performed.
Reasons why unethical actions were taken.
Impact of scandal on various stakeholders: shareholders, employees, suppliers, customers, financiers (banks), public, management, board of directors, community, accountants, lawyers (Any parties impacted)
Outcomes from the scandal.
Presentation Guidelines
No more than 10 slides.
Rule of 7 (no paragraphs!)
(This means you must know your material and speak about the topic!)
Time limit is a maximum of 10 minutes.
Include an introduction and conclusion.
Print out slides in handout format and include a works cited page with your package. Staple the assignment rubric to the front.
Topics
Each student must choose a different scandal. Please confirm your topic with the teacher.
You might try a scandal from below:
10 Worst Accounting Scandals Ever:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cASbUIysfww
Nortel Networks
Allen Stanford Ponzi Scheme
DHB Industries Inc. (Army Bullet Proof Vests)
5 Biggest Accounting Scandals in 2014 to Learn from:
http://www.infinitaccounting.com/blog/5-biggest-accounting-scandals-in-2014-to-learn-from/