Kant’s moral philosophy is based on an idea he calls the “categorical imperative, and he offers three formulations of this principle (basically three ways to say the same thing). Below are questions about two of these three formulations. (200 words each question) 1. Using O’Neill’s article, “A Simplified Account of Kant’s Ethics,” explain the Formula of the Ends […]
1. How does Kant define a “good will,” and why is it so important to his moral philosophy? (200 words) 2.Give an example from your own life, the news, movies/t.v. or simply create a fictional example, which illustrates a person acting “in conformity with duty but not [acting] from duty.” Hint: First you will need to […]
1. Explain the difference between Bentham and Mill regarding types of pleasures. Start by explaining the greatest happiness principle and principle of utility, then what the hedonistic calculus is, then how Bentham and Mill value competing pleasures differently from each other (like the example in class of $20 – should it go to the transformers […]
Senior Seminar in Accounting – 4501 CANVAS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS (GAAP-IFRS CASE) As you may be aware, there are currently two major bodies governing accounting – the FASB and the IASB. Companies in the United States are required to report their financial results in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Over 120 countries around the […]
UTILITY #1 What is the Principle of Utility, according to Bentham? and what does he mean by the word ‘utility’? #2 Mill argues for the “greatest happiness principle,” that actions are morally right in proportion to the the way they promote happiness or pleasure. Does Mill make a distinction between types of pleasure? If so, […]
Answer the following two questions using at least 400 words for the entire response (200 per question). 1. Usually when people discuss morality, the idea is that the moral thing to do is to avoid being selfish and/or be good to other people. Yet the story of Gyges involves a person with an invisible ring doing terrible […]
Two-Rivers Inc. (TRI) manufactures a variety of consumer products. The company’s founders have run the company for thirty years and are now interested in retiring. Consequently, they are seeking a purchaser, and a group of investors is looking into the acquisition of TRI. To evaluate its financial stability, TRI was requested to provide its latest […]
This Module covered a variety of topics related to foreign currency translation and related financial reporting issues. There are many U.S.-based multinational firms: those listed on a stock exchange and those firms not listed or privately owned, which have to deal with and manage these foreign currency translation and financial reporting issues on a daily […]
Type: Individual ProjectUnit: Putting it all TogetherDue Date: Wed,8/7/19Grading Type: NumericPoints Possible: 250Points Earned: Deliverable Length: 18 – 22 slides to include 100 to 150 words per slide in the content slides + 1 – 2-page correspondenView objectives for this assignmentGo To: Assignment Details Learning Materials Reading Assignment My Work: Online Deliverables: Submissions Looking for tutoring? Go to […]
The FASB and the IASB reached convergence on lease accounting, an important accounting subject, in recent years. You should do some research on how the convergence process evolved on this accounting subject before both standard-setters eventually issued their respective standards addressing this subject. An online search will turn up quite a bit of history and […]
