FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
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Amy Martin is a student who plans to attend approximately four professional events a year at
her college. Each event necessitates a financial outlay of $100 to $200 for a new suit and accessories.
After incurring a major hit to her savings for the first event, Amy developed a different approach. She
buys the suit on credit the week before the event, wears it to the event, and returns it the next week to the
store for a full refund on her charge card.
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1. Comment on the ethics exhibited by Amy and possible consequences of her actions.
2. How does the merchandising company account for the suits that Amy returns?
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