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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”
– Nelson Mandela

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Team Workshop Topic

Team Workshop Topic

Q 1. See the attached guidelines for your Team Workshop assignment. Before beginning work on the assignment, you must choose a topic as a team. Submit your topic by clicking the title link above. Note: only one member per team needs to submit.

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The ethical dilemma we have identified is the oligopoly that exists in public accounting. More specifically, we will focus on the fact that the “big 4” accounting firms overwork their associates to the point of burnout, fully expecting the turnover. In public accounting, associates work on an overtime-exempt salary, while putting in 70-80 hours a week during busy season. Studies show that after three busy seasons, CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) in public accounting experience burnout and exit for a more balanced opportunity.