FINANCIAL ACCT.NEW WILEYPLUS W/ETEXT
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Author: Kimmel
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.8EYCT
(a)
To determine
Ethical Issue
In this case, the newly recruited assistant treasurer of Company S, Ms. T is responsible for issuing the checks for payment of invoices in order to keep up the company’s high credit rating and take advantage of all cash discounts. But, she is instructed by Mr. P, the former assistant treasurer who now has been promoted as treasurer, to prepare the checks net of discount on the last day of the discount and hold it at least for 4 days before the check are mailed for getting interest benefit on the money.
To Describe: The ethical consideration in the case.
(b)
To determine
To Explain: Whether the stakeholders are harmed or benefited.
(c)
To determine
To Explain: Whether the practice started by P should continue by Ms. T.
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