PQ 2

PQ 2.52:

Erle smith is a financial controller with accounting success LTD, an entity that sells software products to accounting firms and small businesses. At present, Earle is analysing a number of software packages that focus on job costing. He needs to pick one package that he can recommend to his clients. Each software vendor is keen to have their software selected as if it would result in a significant increase in sales of their company.  Anitah Loh is a salesperson for software company catta Ltd. she has told Earle that he should go to Tokyo to analyse her company's software package properly, because the programming experts there could give him a thorough demonstration. Anitah has also suggested that he take his family so he feels relaxed in a foreign country and is in the right frame of mind to understand his analysis. She says that Disneyland is worth visiting. Catta Ltd would pick up the expenses for the trip.

1. Do you think Earle should take the trip? Outline any ethical concerns involved

1. Do you think the management of Accounting Success Ltd should allow Earle to go on the trip?
2. Do you think Accounting Success Ltd should have a code of conduct? What would be the advantages and disadvantages to Accounting Success Ltd having a code of conduct?