Ethical Dilemma \" Prepay and record as current expense next year's tradeshow fees because profits are ahead of budget Write off inventory (justified by taking a conservative view) because profits are ahead of target Reverse write g_gf inventory from previous year to make budget profit targets Ask a consulting firm to delay invoicing for work already done until next year (small amount) Ethical Dilemma ! I \"I5\" H: i : wmMsponse Accelerate painting of buildings because profits are ahead of annual target Defer discretionary expenditures to meet quarterly budget targets Defer discretionary expenditures to meet annual budget targets Offer liberal payment terms, pulling sales into 4th quarter Work overtime to ship everything possible before the end of the year to meet annual budget target Sell excess assets to reach annual budget