The national sales manager for your company has pulled you aside and asked you to prepare a sales document (bill) for one of the company's largest clients before the end of the fiscal year which ends this month.This sales document will include items that have not yet been shipped and are not planned for shipment until after this fiscal year.What should you do in this situation?
A)Bill the client as asked by the national sales manager.
B)Bill the client since this is consistent with past transactions near fiscal year-end.
C)Contact the client and notify them that credit terms are being extended on this invoice since the goods have not been shipped.
D)Discuss this situation with your supervisor.
E)Bring up the matter with the external auditor.

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The best course of action in this situation is to discuss it with your supervisor. Billing for goods that have not yet been shipped could be considered fraudulent and it is important to ensure that the company's actions are ethical and in compliance with accounting standards. Your supervisor will be able to advise you on the proper course of action and ensure that the company remains in good standing with its clients and auditors.

The National Sales Manager for Your Company Has Pulled You