The ethics case: Manipulation of MCI’s Allowance for Doubtfu…
The ethics case: Manipulation of MCI’s Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (p.332) was discussed last week in the discussion board. This quiz is to test your knowledge of the case. Please use full sentences to answer the questions below. Your response should not exceed 7-8 sentences. 1. Explain what account was used to hide the receivables when they were moved out of the accounts receivable?2. Does GAAP allow this re-class and why (or why not)?3. Explain how the re-class out of the accounts receivable is misleading investors. (What assets are reported in a way that may mislead the investors.) 4. What are the risks for MCI in setting an unrealistic allowance for doubtful accounts? (If you were an investor, would you have wanted to know the true financial picture of the allowance?)5. Was the guideline for bad debts ($15 million) provided to Wald realistic? Why or why not? Grading: Completeness (addressing the questions) – 5 points Accuracy and logic of the argument – 3 points Grammar – 1 point Form (within 7- 8 sentences) – 1 point
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