Barb Perot is the new controller for EduTechno Software, which develops and sells educational software. Shortly before the December $31$ fiscal year$-$end, Tony Cattrall, the company president, asks Perot how things look for the year$-$end numbers. He is not happy to learn that earnings growth may be below $15\%$ for the first time in the company's five$-$year history. Cattrall explains that financial analysts have again predicted a $15\%$ earnings growth for the company and that he does not intend to disappoint them. He suggests that Perot talk to the assistant controller, who can explain how the previous controller dealt with this situation. The assistant controller suggests the following strategies:

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Requirement

Which of these suggested strategies are inconsistent with IMA standards? What should Perot do if Cattrall insists that she follow all of these suggestions?

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Postpone routine monthly maintenance expenditures

e$.$ from December to January.

Perot should gather more information about e and should

If Cattrall ignores Perot, then Perot needs to consider if she wants to work for a company that engages in ethical behavior