Major Case 4 (for use with Chapters 1-7) Cendant Corporation1 The Merger of HFS and CUC HFS Incorporated (HFS) was principally a controller of...

• The PowerPoint presentation must be at least 20 slides in length; 10-12 point font; double-spaced; and include a cover page, introduction, body, summary or conclusion, and works cited slides.
• Although this is not a scientific-type writing assignment, and is mostly creative in nature, references are still very important. At least six authoritative, outside references are required (anonymous authors or Web pages are not acceptable). These should be listed on the last slide titled "Works Cited" or "References," depending on the format standard used.
• Appropriate citations are required throughout the PowerPoint presentation.

This presentation addresses material covered in all weeks and all TCOs. Instead of a written final exam, you will work to read, analyze, and evaluate Major Case 4, Cendant Corporation, pages 468-474. Your grade will be based on a PowerPoint presentation, which is to be submitted in Week 8.

• Answer the questions 1–4 at the end of the case (pp. 468-474) in terms of the concepts we study in Weeks 1 to 7 (through Weeks 2 to 7):Six Pillars of Character and Modern Moral Philosophies (Chapter 1)Professional Judgment in Accounting and the Decision-making Process (Chapter 2)Corporate Governance, Codes of Ethics, and Ethical Management (Chapter 3)Accounting Codes of Conduct and Standards (Chapter 4)Audit Responsibilities and Accounting Fraud (Chapter 5)Legal and Regulatory Obligations in an Ethical Framework (Chapter 6)Earnings Management and the Quality of Financial Reporting (Chapter 7)International Financial Reporting (Chapter 8)