Read the attached case study, “Carolyn’s Dilemma,” and write a one-page, single-spaced essay that answers the questions at the end of the case in the context of the essay.
Expository Essays
The type of essay you will be writing is often referred to as an expository essay. One of the key elements of expository essays is conciseness. This essay is limited to one page in length. I will stop reading after one page, so only include what really needs to be said. Do not attempt to circumvent this requirement by using narrow margins, small fonts, etc. One-inch margins are required, and a standard font (such as Times New Roman 12) must be used. Make sure your line spacing is single space with no additional spacing between lines. Skip a line between paragraphs.
Please note that you must submit an essay that answers the questions at the end of the case, not a list of answers to the questions.
Purdue Owl provides a good resource for writing these essays. Their section on expository essays (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/02/) explains some of the important parts of this type of essay. I also recommend looking over the sections on “Conciseness” on the left side of the page. These resources can help if you find yourself having difficulty keeping your essay to one page.
Carolyn’s Dilemma
Carolyn Jones was a recent Accounting graduate who was preparing to take the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam. Like many others studying for the CPA exam, Carolyn was looking for resources to help her prepare. Unfortunately, the companies that provided review programs charged a hefty price for their services, with the most expensive from Becker Professional Education costing more than $3,000. Carolyn was concerned about the cost. Her parents paid for her tuition when she was in college and continued to provide support to her as she prepared for the CPA Exam. The cost of the Becker course represented about one month of her parents’ income, and paying for it would create a significant hardship for them.
Carolyn knew that she could not possibly be the only perso