Which of the Following Employees Is an External Whistle-Blower

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following employees is an external whistle-blower?

• A) Laura,who files a complaint against one of her company's suppliers for not meeting the requirements within the specified time.
• B) Evelyn,who reports to a senior manager that her supervisor deliberately stocks expired food products on the shelves of the super market.
• C) Benjamin,who alleges to the federal government that the company he works for is fixing prices with its competitors.
• D) Ray,who discovers and ignores the fact that his company's main competitor is doing something unethical.

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Definitions:

Rent Expense

The cost incurred by a company for utilizing a property or equipment for business operations, typically recognized over the period the property is used.

Depreciation Expense

The allocated expense of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting its consumption, wear, and tear.

Store Equipment

The fixtures, machinery, and tools used in the operation of a retail store, often categorized as fixed assets on the balance sheet.

Book Value

The value of an asset according to its balance sheet account balance. For assets, the value is based on the original cost of the asset less any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs made against the asset.