Assignment
Part 1
"What are some possible ways that corporate accountants might be able to change their earnings to portray a more favorable earnings statement?
Part 2
The SEC is trying to get companies to notify the investment community more quickly when a "material change" will affect their forthcoming financial results. In what sense might a financial manager be seen as "more ethical" if he or she follows this directive and issues a press release indicating that sales will not be as high as previously anticipate?
Part 3
How can a manager influence the budgeting process and ensuing budgetary numbers in unethical ways? Are there ways to identify and control this type of behavior?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.