This is an ethics case study in which you will be asked to put on your critical thinking caps and really apply yourself. Attached below is a file that lays out a case study involving the Franklin Lumber Company.$$You will see in reviewing the file that while it's not overly "complex", it does present some clear$-$cut ethical issues.$$Your task is to apply your best critical thinking skills to this and to write a paper that thoroughly provides the following....

$1.)$ Presents the background of the case

$2.)$ Presents the issue$($s$)$ involved in this case

$3.)$ Discusses the questions delineated below

$4.)$ States your position$($s$)$ on the issue$($s$)$

$5.)$ Provides your conclusion$($s$)$ to the issue$($s$)$

Put yourself in Shirley$$s shoes...If you are right that the accounting entries should be made, what would be most important to you in deciding what to do in this case?

What would you do and why?

How would the company$$s leadership and culture present a challenge?$$If you are going to blow the whistle, as a CPA, what information does she need to be aware of$?$

Please reference the Chapter $3$ Exhibit from your textbook, "Ethical Responsibilities of CPAs to Avoid Subordination of Judgement".$($It is also included in the Franklin case study.

Make sure you properly explain the chain of command