Questions from Accounting Ethics


Q: We can’t recognize revenue immediately, Paul, since we agreed to

We can’t recognize revenue immediately, Paul, since we agreed to buy similar software from DSS,” Sarah Young stated. “That’s rid...

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Q: Exhibit 1 presents the fourth quarter press release of Allergan. Allergan

Exhibit 1 presents the fourth quarter press release of Allergan. Allergan is a global pharmaceutical company and a leader in a new industry model – Growth Pharma. Allerganâ ...

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Q: The CFO, King Bernard, of Blackswan Petfood, a large

The CFO, King Bernard, of Blackswan Petfood, a large publicly traded manufacturer of organic gourmet dog and cat food, is getting ready for the quarterly conference call with major investors and finan...

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Q: It’s no fun accepting a position for your dream job and then

It’s no fun accepting a position for your dream job and then red flags are raised that make you wonder about the culture of the company. Those are the thoughts of Donna Mason on Janu...

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Q: It took a long time but the Securities and Exchange Commission finally

It took a long time but the Securities and Exchange Commission finally acted and held auditors responsible for the fraud that occurred in banks during the financial recession in 2014. Surprisingly to...

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Q: What is the risk of management bias for each earnings judgment and

What is the risk of management bias for each earnings judgment and estimate? What safeguards should be in place to mitigate the risk of management bias, if any? What is the external auditor’s role in...

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Q: According to an October 16, 2017, article by Richard Clough

According to an October 16, 2017, article by Richard Clough of Bloomberg News,1 General Electric reported earnings per share of $.28, $.13, $.19 and $.15 for the quarter ending September 30, 2017, on...

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Q: The SEC bought an action against BMW NA for inaccurate disclosures of

The SEC bought an action against BMW NA for inaccurate disclosures of its retail vehicle sales volume in the United States. In order to close the gap between actual retail sales volume and internal re...

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Q: The North Face, Inc. (North Face) is an

The North Face, Inc. (North Face) is an American outdoor product company specializing in outerwear, fleece, coats, shirts, footwear, and equipment such as backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags. North Fa...

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Q: You just became the new external auditor of a large public company

You just became the new external auditor of a large public company that carries freight throughout the world. You just began to audit the 2021 financial statements and have come across a transaction t...

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