Writing Assignment: Now that we have completed chapters 1 and 4 and you have been exposed to all four financial statements (Income Statement, Statement of Retained Earnings, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows,) the account types (Revenues, Expenses, Assets, Liabilities, and Equity,) and ideas about internal controls and ethics as they relate to accounting. It is time to purposefully consider how these topics relate to each other. Additionally, it is important for business students to develop an ethical decision-making model and a sense of good ethical behavior. This assignment is intended to help work on both those objectives. Part 1-Financial Statements and Internal Control Describe why you think it is important for external stakeholders to be able to have access to a company's financial statements. Consider who "external stakeholders" may be and provide some examples. Why is an adequate environment and system of internal control important for an organization in order to produce reliable financial statements? Find an example of an organization that does not have strong internal control. (You can search to find examples or use personal experience, or both.) Describe what you think contributes to the organization's internal control weaknesses. Include your thoughts about the importance of every employee's contribution to the control environment. Part 2-Ethics and Fraud Briefly describe what ethics are and why you think high ethical standards are an attribute that Kennesaw State University expects of its students. In addition, briefly describe how you think ethical standards apply to the business environment. Include in your answer a description of the fraud triangle and how you think the fraud triangle is related to both internal control and ethics. Include your thoughts about the importance of your role in the university's control environment. Part 3-Ethics and Cheating How do you think "cheating" or acts of academic dishonesty that occur in your academic environment impact the value of your education and the value of your college degree? Do you think that a student who commits acts of academic dishonesty can be a trustworthy business partner in the future