Chapter 11, Problem 11.2CP

a.

To determine

Ethics Case

Ms. T is the president of M Construction Service. Mr. M wants a summer employment from M Construction Service. The company wants to pay the salary to Mr. M in cash not through payroll system as it is tax free. This is because, the money that is received in cash is not reported to the Internal Revenue Service on W-2 form and hence, not included in the taxable income of the taxpayer.

To explain: the reason of Ms. T wishing to conduct business transactions using cash not through check or credit card.

b.

To determine

To explain: the response that should be given by Mr. M to Ms. T’s suggestion.