Case-based Essay Assignment Details

Task: You will write a double-spaced 3-5 page essay (2 pages in single space) based on Brent Dorsey Case. This essay should include an 1) introduction paragraph with problem and position statement, 2) body sections with evidence that has decision options, criteria, proof of recommended option, and a critique of options, followed by a 3) conclusion which restates the position statement and discusses an action plan.

Relevant Professional Standards for this Case (you must use at least 3 sources from below):

  • AU Section 230, “Due Professional Care in the Performance of Work” 
  • AU Section 311, “Planning and Supervision” 
  • AU Section 326, “Audit Evidence” 
  • ET Section 52, “Article I-Responsibilities” 
  • ET Section 53, “Article II-The Public Interest” 
  • ET Section 54, “Article III-Integrity” 
  • ET Section 55, “Article IV-Objectivity and Independence” 
  • ET Section 56, “Article V-Due Care” 
  • ET Section 57, “Article VI-Scope and Nature of Services” 
  • ET Section 102, “Integrity and Objectivity"
How to cite codified materials (based on AICPA Style Manual): 
First Mention 
Subsequent Mention 
AU section 508, Reports on Audited Financial Statements (AICPA, Professional Standards) 
AU section 508 
ET Section 102, Integrity and Objectivity (AICPA, Professional Standards) 
ET section 102 

Sample Case-Based Essay (Whistler Corp) from Ellet (2007), pp.150-154.
Grading Rubric

Due Dates & File Names:
  • A complete outline by July 29, class time, under the name "505_Case_Essay_0_your NetID_0"
  • 1st draft by August 3, class time, under the name "505_Case_Essay_1_your NetID"
  • 2nd draft 24 hrs before your individual conference under the name "505_Case_Essay_2_your NetID" on Compass2g as well as your Box folder.
  • Final draft by Aug 7, 11:59 pm on Compass2g as well as your Box folder under the name "505_Case_Essay_FINAL_your NetID"