Please read the following scenario (attachment) and discuss the questions below:
Scenario:
Its reporting year ends December 31. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is concerned with having enough cash to pay the expected income tax bill because of poor cash flow management. On November 15, the purchasing department buys raw materials in anticipation of rapid growth in CD-ROM orders after the beginning of the year. The CFO tells Kathleen that he is going to record the purchase as Supplies Expense.
Please help Kathleen to address her concerns:
What motivation would the CFO have for demanding that the raw materials be recorded as Supplies Expense?
What ethical implications are there?
Cite at least one source to support your answers. Use APA to cite your source(s).