You are preparing a post-closing trial balance for the company where you work, but it doesn’t balance. You are tired, and besides, you don’t think the company pays you for this much hassle and extra time. You decide to increase the balance of an asset account to make the totals balance. Discuss this action and explain whether it is ethical or illegal.

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