Samenvatting

By exploring the meaning of ethics and morality, as well as broad application in recent years the extent of the problem became clearer. Business ethics research has become a trending topic in a multitude of organizations that apply it to their day-to-day operations, including educational institutions. A particular area of interest where ethical issues and grey areas present themselves is in finance. Finance has always been one of the core operations with any institution. Since financial reporting is directly linked to organizational decision making, together with external auditors and regulators, the societal and fiscal stakes are high. To narrow down the scope, the context presented itself as Dutch business school, Hotelschool The Hague in particular. In the current business environment business ethics education is essential as it provides skills that could benefit future careers.