(a) The expense recognition principle states that expenses should be recognized in the same period as the revenues to which they relate. In given case, Wage Expenses are relating to current period and Organisation's Operating Revenue would have been recognised. Therefore, It doesn't matter whether it is paid in current year or not, but it should be recognised in Current year only.
(b) According to the Revenue Recognition principle, revenues are recognized when they are realized or realizable, and are earned (usually when goods are transferred or services rendered), no matter when cash is received. If Invoice has been raised by the service Provider before the delivery, then such revenue can be recognised in the year of Invoice has been raised. Therefore, In the given case, since Delivery of goods not occurred during the year and no Invoice has been raised, such revenue should not be recognised during current year.
Considering the Extract provided above
i. Identification of Ethical concerns: Above Options comes under such Identification
ii. Analyse Options: Based on above options, it is clearly evident the Client want to Overstate the Revenue of Organisation, which is not Ethical.
iii. Make Ethical Decisions: Have a discussion with Management for adopting the accounting principles for the transactions they referred and Make sure Right decision is taken!
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