Around the end of the year,an accountant orders a shipment of inventory earlier than normally scheduled because she knows that it will result in lower cost of sales and,thus,a higher profit.This action would be considered unethical because it is not a legitimate business transaction.

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Ordering a shipment of inventory earlier than normally scheduled is a legitimate business transaction and is not considered unethical. The accountant is trying to benefit the company by reducing the cost of sales, which is a common business practice.

Around the End of the Year,an Accountant Orders a Shipment