QUESTION
ETHICS PROBLEM The SEC is trying to get companies to notify the investment community more quickly when a material change will affect their forthcoming financial results. In what sense might a financial manager be seen as more ethical if he or she follows this directive and issues a press release indicating that sales will not be as high as previously anticipated?b. Based on your analysis, briefly describe the outlook for this company over the next 6 months. Discuss its specific obligations and the funds available to meet them. What could the firm do in the case of a cash deficit? (Where could it get the money?) What should the firm do if it has a cash surplus?
ANSWER (a) Following SEC directive is legal and moral corporate responsibility. It is certainly a good etical approach to issue a press release of changing scenario. The company would be seen as investor friendly company and by maintaining good puclic image the corporate may get better profits in future
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