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Trust in the Use of AI is the Key A new study from UC Berkeley reports that using AI is a slippery slope for undergraduates. The more they use it, the more likely they are to cheat with it. But AI proficiency also may be important for career development. Thee following information comes from a […] The post Why Gen Z Students Fear the Use of AI first appeared on ethicssage.com .

Insider Trading and the Public Interest I have previously blogged about the expansion of prediction markets and its effects on the population. Bettors can bet on virtually anything. For example, Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027? The Iran war is a popular source of betting. Prediction market traders on Polymarket and Kalshi have placed […] The post The Human Element of Betting on Prediction M…

Reasons for the Disconnect Between Gen Z and Employers’ Values There are a variety of reasons why employers are firing Gen Z workers at a much faster pace than prior generations. The reasons reflect changing expectations around work, communication, work ethics, well-being, and values. According to Nicolas Ramirez, “One of the biggest complaints from employers […] The post Why Bosses Are Firing Ge…

Why Didn’t KPMG’s “Speak-Up” Culture Work? The recent scandal between KPMG and the Australian government centers around the firm’s solicitation of audit clients subsequent to receiving insider information about the bids from other firms to gain audit contracts. KPMG violated independence because of the conflict of interest emanating from ties of firm partners to board […] The post KPMG-Australia …

What Can Be Done About Grade Inflation I have blogged before about the problem of grade inflation in colleges and universities and how it creates a distorted view about the academic achievement of students. How is an employer to know which one of two candidates is better than the other if one deserves an “honest” […] The post Creating a ‘Fair’ System to Evaluate Academic Achievement in Colleges a…

Introduction The recent scandal between Big-Four firm KPMG and the Australian government centers around the firm’s solicitation of audit clients subsequent to receiving insider information about the bids from other firms to gain audit contracts. KPMG violated independence because of the conflict of interest emanating from ties of firm partners to board members at the […] The post KPMG-Australia S…

An Analysis of Expectations for University Faculty I have taught at the university level for over 40 years. During that time, I served as a tenured faculty member, a department chair, and dean of a business school in the California State University System (CSUS). The thorniest issue that I faced was what should be the […] The post Do Faculty Members Teach Enough? first appeared on ethicssage.com .

Transforming your life by Changing Behavior The other day I was thinking about how difficult it can be to change bad habits and behaviors. I reflected on my own experience. Earlier in life, I had problems controlling my temper. It took many years of therapy to make the very difficult change so that I no […] The post Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes first appeared on ethicssage.com .

The Values Gap I can remember, growing up, and hearing my dad say that my generation does not have the work ethic to succeed. I suppose every generation says something like this directed towards the next generation of workers. I know he used it as a motivational tool, promising me a successful career in professional […] The post What Do Gen Z Want from Their Work Experience? first appeared on eth…

The ‘Emperor Has No Clothes’ The phrase to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, and its variants, mean: to win a battle, contest, etc., when defeat seemed inevitable. Conversely, the humorous phrase to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, and its variants, mean: to be defeated in a battle, contest, etc., when victory seemed inevitable. […] The post Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory:…

Why Students and Workers Fear the AI-Centered World Well, the commencement season has come and gone. What have we learned? It seems clear that there is some trepidation on the part of students who fear that AI-generated information will lead to a reduction in available jobs as machines do the work of student/workers. Commencement speakers […] The post Consequences of Learning and Working in an AI…

Wherever You Go, There You Are I have previously blogged about the difference between morals and ethics. In this blog, I distinguished between how each achieves its purpose of guiding right behavior. While morals are concerned with principles of right and wrong in general, ethics are related to right and wrong conduct of an individual […] The post Change is Omnipresent in Our Personal Lives first…

Public Interest, Ethics, and Sustainability Section of the American Accounting Association                                                Sunday, August 2 in Las Vegas, NV Speakers Kathleen M. Hamm Kathleen M. Hamm was appointed a Board Member of the […] The post 30th Annual Ethics Research Symposium first appeared on ethicssage.com .

U.S. Kids Are Falling Behind Their Global Counterparts I have previously blogged about the failures of K-12 education in the U.S. The most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as The Nation’s Report Card, found that barely a quarter or less of students are proficient in reading, and even less are proficient in math, geography, and […] The post Dumbing Down American Education …

How to Make Ethical Decisions Ethics and morals relate to “right” and “wrong” conduct. While they are sometimes used interchangeably, there are differences. While morals are concerned with principles of right and wrong in general, ethics are related to right and wrong conduct of an individual in a particular situation. Whereas morals are customs established […] The post Are Morals and Ethics the …

Reasons for the Disconnect Between Gen Z and Employers on Workplace Values There are many surveys done about Gen Z’s beliefs and values that I decided to discuss some of them and share my thoughts. Like the Millennials before them, Gen Z have been criticized for the lack of a work ethic. In the case […] The post Gen Z Workers Continue to Be Criticized for their Lack of a Work Ethic first appeared…

The Human Element of Betting on Prediction Markets Prediction markets are booming in popularity and facing scrutiny amid reports of market manipulation and insider trading. In the U.S., most betting, be it on prediction markets or on sports apps, is on the outcomes of sporting events. Indeed, betting on sports accounts for between 85% and […] The post Betting on Prediction Markets: A Cautionary T…

Reflecting on My Career as an Accounting Professor, Educator and Researcher I have been reflecting on my past accomplishments and current views of the state of the accounting profession for a while now, a function of getting older I suppose. In this blog, I will share some of my experiences and thoughts during my lifetime […] The post What I Have Learned from My Lifetime of Experiences in Account…

Dignity vs Civility: Is there a Difference? The Dignity Index® is a tool designed to score how political and public language promotes dignity or expresses contempt. It was created to address the growing problem of divisive speech in politics and public discourse, aiming to make “dignity” a measurable standard in communication. Purpose and Philosophy The following […] The post What Can the Dignity…

Outstanding Educators Are Recipients of the Excellence in Accounting Ethics Education Award The Public Interest, Ethics and Sustainability Section of the American Accounting Association has selected three academics for its 2026 Award, “Excellence in Accounting Ethics Education” including Scott C. Jackson from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Paul E. Ordyna, from the University of […] The post…