ACCT.PRINCIPLES (LOOSELEAF)-W/ACCESS
ACCT.PRINCIPLES (LOOSELEAF)-W/ACCESS
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Chapter 16, Problem 16.7BYP

(a)

To determine

Ethical Issue: The financial vice president A suggests to classify the securities with price appreciation as trading securities and with price depreciation as long-term investments so that the numbers for current period’s income are improved. The controller K recommends reverse action to ensure consistent income during future periods.

To identify: If the classification of securities will actually change the earnings.

(b)

To determine

To identify: If the proposed classification is unethical and the stakeholders affected by this action.

(c)

To determine

To identify: If the actual earned profit after the securities are sold is unethical.

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