Bill Gates Is a Founder of Microsoft and the World's

question 104

Essay

Bill Gates is a founder of Microsoft and the world's richest individual. Suppose Microsoft sells more software and Mr. Gates acquires another billion dollars in wealth. Simultaneously, suppose a burglar whose income is well below average broke into Bill Gates' house and stole a million dollars' worth of antiques. Using the "it's not fair if the rules aren't fair" approach to fairness, is Mr. Gates' acquisition of additional wealth fair? Is the (poor) thief's acquisition fair?

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Definitions:

Journal Entry

A written record in accounting that documents a business transaction in the ledger.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods minus the cost of their sale or completion.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An accounting provision made by a company to account for customers who may not be able to make required payments, affecting the accounts receivable balance.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for products or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.