TUTORIAL QUESTIONS b) The CSR is a concept whereby companies integrate social & environmental concerns into their business operations and in their interaction with their shareholders on a voluntary basis (European Commission, 2001). Required: Based on your view, discuss FOUR (4) benefits of CSR. c) A study conducted by Thompson & Zakaria (2004) addressed that 209 out of 257 companies in Malaysia have made some form of CSR disclosure. Required: Based on the findings in the above articles, justify FOUR (4) reasons of some companies for NOT reporting the CSR.

TUTORIAL QUESTIONS b) The CSR is a concept whereby companies integrate social & environmental concerns into their business operations and in their interaction with their shareholders on a voluntary basis (European Commission, 2001). Required: Based on your view, discuss FOUR (4) benefits of CSR. c) A study conducted by Thompson & Zakaria (2004) addressed that 209 out of 257 companies in Malaysia have made some form of CSR disclosure. Required: Based on the findings in the above articles, justify FOUR (4) reasons of some companies for NOT reporting the CSR.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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