Which of the following strategies may be considered an unethical way to increase reported profit?
A) record $100 received from a customer as unearned revenue instead of revenue
B) sell inventory at reduced prices in a special Saturday Sale
C) recognise $3 000 of accrued wages when in reality $2 000 wages are owing
D) depreciate a machine over 8 years , when its estimated life is 6 years
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