(L. OBJ. 6) Making ethical decisions (20—25 min] Mary Hajjar is the new Controller for S...

(L. OBJ. 6) Making ethical decisions (20—25 min] Mary Hajjar is the new Controller for Sun Software, Inc., which develops and sells education software. Shortly before the December 31 fiscal year-end, William Cauvet, the company president, asks Haj jar 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. Cauvet explains that financial analysts have again predicted a 15% earnings growth for the company and that he does not intend w disappoint them. He suggests that Hajjar talk to the assistant controller, who can explain how the previous controller dealt with such situations. The assistant controller suggests the following strategies:

Requirements

1. Which of these suggested strategies are inconsistent with IMA standards?

2. What should Hajjar do if Cauvet insists that she follow all of these suggestions?