The accountant for Spiral Supplies deliberately post-dated a check to pay for business expenses in order to record a higher net income for the company. As long as the amount was not material, this would not be considered unethical behavior.

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Deliberately post-dating a check to manipulate financial records is unethical, regardless of the amount involved. This action misrepresents the company's financial health and could potentially deceive shareholders, investors, and other stakeholders.

The Accountant for Spiral Supplies Deliberately Post-Dated a Check to Pay