In this week’s module, we were told to write a Final Course Assessment Essay on integrity and responsible stewardship when it comes to managerial accounting and its financial statements. We are supposed to explain in detail the importance of the two Saint Leo University core values and how those values relate to the financial statement process of accounting within a company. Below I explain my point of view and stance on this topic thoroughly. Final Course Assessment Essay Saint Leo’s core values of responsible stewardship and integrity are relevant to accounting. These two core values are integral to the accounting profession and in particular, their importance in the creation of financial statements because a company's financial statements provide crucial information about the internal financial health of that company. Financial statements are useful tools for investors and stakeholders for making decisions regarding financing and expansion.