Harley Davidson, Inc. 2002: The 100th Anniversary

Harley Davidson, Inc. 2002: The 100th Anniversary by Patricia A. Ryan and Thomas L. Wheelen Read Case 12-1, "Harley Davidson" pages 12-1 through 12-36 in your text. Based on the case, your readings to date, and any additional resources necessary, you are being asked to complete the following sections of a Strategic Audit: 1. Analysis of Strategic Factors 2. Strategic Alternatives and Recommended Strategy 3. Implementation 4. Evaluation and Control

Auditing Cases

Q1 You are auditing JJ Ltd, a large clothing manufacturer that sells clothing wholesale to large department stores. The industry is highly competitive and fast-moving due to continual changes in fashion. JJ Ltd has been established for 20 years but for the last three years has been making only small profits. JJ Ltd has a bank loan that is contingent on JJ Ltd producing at least break-even results. You have noted the following independent events in relation to the 30 December 20X3 audit: 1. Due to increased competitive pressures, JJ Ltd has recently moved the manufacture of some of its clothing lines to China. The fabric is made in Australia, sent to China to be cut and stitched, then ... click for more

Walmart Case

Perform a close reading of Case 18 "Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: On Becoming the World's Largest Company", (pages 18-1 through 18-21). FROM (Startegic Management and Business Policy Tenth edition by Wheelen & Hunger). Using the guidelines established in Chapter 15 of your text, produce a "Strategic Audit" for the Wal-Mart case. As you produce your Strategic Audit, make sure to include all eight sections. CURRENT SITUATION STRATEGIC MANAGERS EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT (EFAS Table) INTERNAL ENVIRONMENt (IFAS Table) ANALYSIS OF STRATEGIC FACTORS STRATEGY ALTERNATIVES AND RECOMMENDED STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION AND CONTROL

AICPA Code of Professional Conduct

What are the principles of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct? What types of actions might be considered legal, yet unethical? Why is it necessary to have a code of conduct for accountants and auditors?

Legal and ethical considerations in the auditing profession

What potential legal and ethical considerations do you foresee in the auditing profession? What are some consequences of an auditor being held criminally liable under current regulations? How can an auditor minimize his/her legal liability?