In the Capitalization Versus Expensing Case the Main Ethical Issue

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the Capitalization versus Expensing case the main ethical issue is whether Gloria Hernandez should:

• A) Capitalize or expense $1 million of expenditures
• B) Report her superiors' actions to the CEO
• C) Talk to the audit committee about the pressure imposed by her supervisor
• D) Become a whistle blower

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