Which of the Following Events Would NOT Be Considered Unethical

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events would NOT be considered unethical under IMA standards?

• A) An inventory shipment was received on January 2, but was booked 3 days earlier in order to boost the year-end inventory balance.
• B) An accountant coded an expense to a fixed asset account so that the expense budget would not be overrun at year-end.
• C) A scheduled maintenance service originally planned for late December was delayed until the following year to reduce expenses recorded in the year just ended.
• D) A company shipped products to a customer on January 2, but recorded the transaction on the last day of December to boost revenues in the year just ended.

Recognize Grice's maxims of conversation and their violations.

Identify different generational cohorts and their distinctive characteristics.

Understand the significance of technology and social media across different generations.

Recognize various forms of ageism and their impacts on society.

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Definitions:

Magical Thinking

The belief that one’s thoughts, words, or actions can influence the course of events in the material world in a way that defies the laws of physics or logic.

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically elaborated into an organized system.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health condition marked by feelings of extreme social inhibition, inadequacy, and sensitivity to negative evaluation.

Social Situations

Scenarios involving interaction with others in various settings, which can influence behaviors, emotions, and perceptions.