Intermediate Accounting
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In the present case, H Corporation who manufactures personal computers began its operations in 2013, and reported profits till the year 2014. Due to increased competition, and slashing of prices it reported a loss of $20 million in the year 2017.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company issued a memo to JF the controller of the company suggesting shipment of half of the inventory to JBS Incorporation in 2018. In this process H Corporation could boost the profits in 2018, and avoid an inventory write-off by the auditors as contemplated by the CFO.
To discuss: The ethical dilemma faced by JF.
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