By: Nash Roberts
Like any other profession, engineering has a code of ethics that every engineer must live by in order to maintain a respectable reputation. These ethics are broken into three parts, Fundamental canons, rules of practice, and professions obligations.
The first fundamental canon says that an engineer must hold paramount the safety health and welfare of the public.This means that an engineer should always consider the public first, as an individual I do not think that this is as important to me, this might sound selfish but i usually put my own health and welfare before others. However when building something that will be used by the public it only makes sense that one puts their health, safety, and welfare into consideration. The next canon states that one should only perform services in areas of competence. This just means that you stick to what you know. This is much more applicable to my life because I have never found it acceptable to act like you know what you are doing if you might be putting people in danger. The third canon says that an engineer should always issue public statement in an objective and truthful manner. As a first year engineering student i have not issued any statements yet but the core value of this canon which is always tell the truth is a core value of who i am. Another canon states that an engineer should act for each employer of client as a faithful agent. This applies to my life in the form of loyalty. Keeping my word is one of my most valued ethics and to do this i must be loyal. Avoid deceptive acts is the next canon and the most simple one. Basically just do not lie, this should apply to everyone's life including my own. The sixth and final fundamental canon says that an engineer should conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically and lawfully so as to enhance the honor reputation and usefulness of the profession. I feel that everyone should strive to conduct themselves in these ways and i know that i try my best to be honorable responsible and ethical at all times. this is why i hope and think that following these rules of ethics should not be that hard because i have unknowingly been following or at least trying to follow them my whole life.
"Code of Ethics." Code of Ethics | National Society of Professional Engineers. National Society of Professional Engineers, June-July 2007. Web. 27 Mar. 2017.
Monday, March 27, 2017
Sunday, March 26, 2017
The Basics of Accounting
By: Cameron Brosamer
What do you think of when you hear the word accounting? I think of debits and credits. These are two fundamental basics that anyone who deal with accounting must know. Without going into too much detail, debits must equal credits for every exchange the company makes. Debit is money taken out of a bank account, credit is an amount of money that is put into a bank account, this money can be borrowed or spent. Every transaction will be recorded in the general ledger so that all expenses are accounted for. Another way to think of credits and debits is a debit is like a checking account, and a credit is like a savings account. You can draw money from a checking account, but not directly from a savings account. Overall, debits and credits are one of the most important, fundamental pieces of accounting.
What do you think of when you hear the word accounting? I think of debits and credits. These are two fundamental basics that anyone who deal with accounting must know. Without going into too much detail, debits must equal credits for every exchange the company makes. Debit is money taken out of a bank account, credit is an amount of money that is put into a bank account, this money can be borrowed or spent. Every transaction will be recorded in the general ledger so that all expenses are accounted for. Another way to think of credits and debits is a debit is like a checking account, and a credit is like a savings account. You can draw money from a checking account, but not directly from a savings account. Overall, debits and credits are one of the most important, fundamental pieces of accounting.
Sunday, March 19, 2017
The Importance of Accounting- Prompt 9
By: Cameron Brosamer
Prompt 9
Why does accounting matter? What makes April 15th, also known as tax day, so important? Well, firstly, accountants store all of companies important financial records so that when it comes time to do taxes, everything is in a secure, protected environment. Accounting can also determine if the business is running smoothly or if it has some bumps that need to be taken out. This is really important for running a business with basic laws and regulations, yet still maximizing the amount of profit that can be made from every department of the business. Businesses that don't regulate their accounting department often break laws, and are ultimately fined money for it. No business owner wants that to happen, and that's one reason why the accounting department is important.
Accounting is also important for businesses to make sure they are making money and not losing money that could be made. Checking things to make sure employees aren't stealing from the business is some of what accountants do, and this is very important so that companies aren't losing money. Accountants also make sure that employees are paid on time. This keeps them happy and willing to work for the company.
Lastly, accountants analyze money trends in the business, seeing when money is flowing well and when the business is not doing so well. This helps businesses raise or lower prices depending on many variables, including season,
Prompt 9
Why does accounting matter? What makes April 15th, also known as tax day, so important? Well, firstly, accountants store all of companies important financial records so that when it comes time to do taxes, everything is in a secure, protected environment. Accounting can also determine if the business is running smoothly or if it has some bumps that need to be taken out. This is really important for running a business with basic laws and regulations, yet still maximizing the amount of profit that can be made from every department of the business. Businesses that don't regulate their accounting department often break laws, and are ultimately fined money for it. No business owner wants that to happen, and that's one reason why the accounting department is important.
Accounting is also important for businesses to make sure they are making money and not losing money that could be made. Checking things to make sure employees aren't stealing from the business is some of what accountants do, and this is very important so that companies aren't losing money. Accountants also make sure that employees are paid on time. This keeps them happy and willing to work for the company.
Lastly, accountants analyze money trends in the business, seeing when money is flowing well and when the business is not doing so well. This helps businesses raise or lower prices depending on many variables, including season,
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Advances in Accounting
By: Cameron B.
Over the last 20-30 years, accounting has drastically changed. New advances in technology and software have shaped the way accounting now looks and how it is now used. Computer programs like Excel have changed the way people store their financial information. And new devices like laptops have changed the way accountants record information. Businesses can now store accounting information on the go, which s helpful for easy recording of information. Also, businesses and accounting firms can now share access to financial records securely through computer networks like the Cloud. These advances in technologies have made life for accountants much easier, other than during tax season when businesses are consistently sending in tax forms and demanding projects be done on short deadlines with no room for error. Without these new technologies, accountants would have to store all information on paper and it would be very hard to communicate with other clients owners. Thankfully these technologies have come, because without them the way people would view accounting would be much different than it is now.
Over the last 20-30 years, accounting has drastically changed. New advances in technology and software have shaped the way accounting now looks and how it is now used. Computer programs like Excel have changed the way people store their financial information. And new devices like laptops have changed the way accountants record information. Businesses can now store accounting information on the go, which s helpful for easy recording of information. Also, businesses and accounting firms can now share access to financial records securely through computer networks like the Cloud. These advances in technologies have made life for accountants much easier, other than during tax season when businesses are consistently sending in tax forms and demanding projects be done on short deadlines with no room for error. Without these new technologies, accountants would have to store all information on paper and it would be very hard to communicate with other clients owners. Thankfully these technologies have come, because without them the way people would view accounting would be much different than it is now.
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