You Are a Management Accountant for the Eastern Division of Strong

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Essay

You are a management accountant for the Eastern Division of Strong Enterprises. Your longtime friend, Alana Rodriguez, is the Eastern Division manager. Alana was instrumental in helping you obtain your current position. Because the manager's annual bonus is based on the amount of profit the Eastern Division reports for the year, Alana has asked you to "massage the numbers" to make the Eastern Division appear more profitable.
Considering the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Management Accountants, how would you respond to Alana Rodriguez' request?

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