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Imagine you are the controller of a major new tech start-up. Upper management is putting
pressure on you to exceed Wall Street’ s earnings expectations for the next quarter. You
have decided that you have to“ cook the books” in order to exceed expectations. Create a
scheme to increase earnings for the quarter. Support your scheme with examples.
& quot; Financial Reporting Structure & quot; Please respond to the following:
Analyze the current control structure for safeguarding financial reporting. Based on your
analysis, recommend changes that will strengthen the current control structure. Support
your recommendations with examples and rationale.
You have just been hired by XYZ Company as a senior-level accountant. You think you