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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