EBK ACCOUNTING:TOOLS F/BUSINESS...
EBK ACCOUNTING:TOOLS F/BUSINESS...
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781119494799
Author: Kimmel
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 18, Problem 6EYCT

a)

To determine

Case Summary:

The case is related to the error in projection presented by accountant, which leads to major changes in the company, after few months sale is beyond projection which offsets the mistake of accountant. In this case, accountant of W Company made a projection based on past profits of the company. The projection was presented and approved by the senior management and changes in production area and plants have been made. After few months accountant rechecked his projection and found his mistake, which is not known by any one. Now, whether the accountant confesses his mistake and informs the stakeholder that the profits made by the W Company are material as projections made are incorrect.

Identify the stakeholders in this situation.

b)

To determine

Identify the ethical considerations in this situation.

c)

To determine

Identify the possible action of Mr. S.

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