In 1000-1500 words, address the ethical and legal obligations of
financial reporting.  The answer should include discussions of the
following: a. the relationship among the FASB, SEC, and PCAOB; b.
explainations of basic accounting theories, assumptions, and
principals; and c. an evaluation of the role of ethics in accounting.

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 13 Jun 2005 19:22 PDT

This sounds suspiciously like homework.  Is it?  If so, Google Answers
discourages Researchers from DOING the homework assigned to students.
Could we provide reference material for you to write the report
yourself?

Reference:

"Google Answers discourages and may remove questions that are homework
or exam questions."
http://answers.google.com/answers/faq.html#whatquestions

~~Cynthia

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Clarification of Question by mister_junior-ga on 13 Jun 2005 19:39 PDT

This is a learning objective for a course and specific
questions/topics that I should be able to answer on my own.  The
1000-1500 words I listed as the parameters was so that I'd have
something thorough but not too long that I'd be able to refer to for
assistance.  If you are still skeptical then I don't want to impose on
any researcher and I'll just put in the leg work myself.  Let me know
if you have any other questions.  Thank you Cynthia.

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 13 Jun 2005 19:50 PDT

Thank you for the explanation...  You're much more likely to get a
Researcher to select it having explained that !!

~~Cynthia

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Clarification of Question by mister_junior-ga on 13 Jun 2005 19:57 PDT

Thank you for your prompt reply.  This is the fist time I've ever used
this google service.  Hope it proves to be a great place for
reference!

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 13 Jun 2005 20:38 PDT

Since I'm not asking you to clarify your question, I'm going to post
in the Comment Section, you can reply there as well...

mister_junior,

Have you searched the site? This site is chock-full of fascinating
questions, and even more fascinating answers. Take an area of personal
interest to you and enter a couple keywords in the front page search
box. Or click on a category and start browsing. Sometimes I forget I'm
a Researcher and spend hours just reading!

I would also recommend reading the FAQ's and pricing page (although
your question/price is reasonable).

Scroll down to the bottom and click the Answers Helps & Tips, and FAQ's...

PS, if I knew *anything* about financial reporting, and fiduciary
responsibility, I would take a crack at your question myself.

For starters, I would start with this search string which filters to 49 results:

fiduciary "financial reporting" accounting ethics legal obligation
principals FASB SEC PCAOB
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&c2coff=1&q=fiduciary+%22financial+reporting%22+accounting+ethics+legal+obligation+principals+FASB+SEC+PCAOB&btnG=Search
 
Beyond that, you can try phrases such as:

"Ethics and Accounting"
"Basic Accounting Theory"

Just trying to be helpful...

~~Cynthia