After reading case 2-2 in your text, "The Dangerous Morality of Managing Earnings" (attached) write an essay that includes the following elements:

1. A formal introduction.
2. Discussion of the five generalizations from the findings in this study relating to managing earnings. Please Note: Do not simply restate the generalizations. You are being asked to discuss each in the context of professional experiences or examples given in the case itself.
3. Discussion of management?s ability to manage earnings in the long-term given the operational manipulations discussed in the case.

Your submitted paper should be at 2-3 pages and written following APA style, and properly referenced.

Please note that the textbook author is citing a source in this case, which must be considered when forming your references and citations.

Please read case 2-2 (attached) as well as the grading rubric (attached) to ensure all requirements are fulfilled. Thank you.

FIN400 Critical Thinking Rubric Module 2 Meets Expectation Content, Research, and Analysis 910 Points Requirements The paper includes all of the required components, as specified in the assignment. Approaches Expectation 78 Points The paper includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 910 Points 78 Points Content Demonstrates Some significant strong or adequate but not major knowledge of the errors or omissions case study; in demonstration correctly of knowledge. represents knowledge from the readings and sources. 910 Points 78 Points Case Study Five Four Generalizations generalizations generalizations from the case from the case study regarding study regarding management of management of earnings are earnings are identified, identified, explained, and explained, and examples cited examples cited from the study. from the study. 1315 Points 1012 Points Case Study Provides strong or Some significant Analysis adequate thought, but not major insight and errors or omissions analysis regarding in thought, insight management's and analysis. ability to manage earnings in the long run by influencing financial accounting, as found in the case study. Mechanics and Writing 1315 Points 1012 Points Below Expectation Limited Evidence 56 Points The paper includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 56 Points Major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge. 34 Points The paper includes few of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 34 Points Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials. 56 Points Three generalizations from the case study regarding management of earnings are identified, explained, and examples cited from the study. 79 Points Major errors or omissions in thought, insight and analysis. 34 Points Two or fewer generalizations from the case study regarding management of earnings are identified, explained, and examples cited from the study. 46 Points Fails to demonstrate thought, insight and analysis. 79 Points 46 Points FIN400 Critical Thinking Rubric Module 2 Demonstrates collegelevel proficiency in organization, grammar and style. Project is clearly organized, well written, and in proper format as outlined in the assignment. Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few errors in grammar, spelling, or APA style. Total points possible = 60 Project is fairly well organized and written, and is in proper format as outlined in the assignment. Reasonably good sentence and paragraph structure; significant number of errors in grammar, spelling, or APA style. Project is poorly organized; does not follow proper paper format. Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; numerous errors in grammar, spelling, or APA style. Project is not organized or well written, and is not in proper paper format. Poor quality work; unacceptable in terms of grammar, spelling, and/or APA style