What courses of action are available to Carl Boger

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Question - Carl Boger's Dilemma Carl Boger recently interviewed for a staff auditing position with one of the accounting firms in Phoenix, where he plans to move after graduation from UNM. The firm agreed to cover the travel expenses, including airfare and hotels, from UNM to the firm's office. Carl, who prefers to fly American Airlines and has the credit card which allows for free checked bags, booked his round-trip ticket for the interview for a total fare of $300. The firm assured Carl it would reimburse him for the airfare expense rather than the firm paying American directly. At the end of the interview, Carl presents the airfare receipt, along with other receipts for hotels, to Janet, the audit firm's controller. Janet provides a summary of all of Carl's expenses as Carl departs the audit offices after the interviews are completed. Janet informs Carl that a check will be mailed in 5-7 days. Carl leaves Phoenix and flies back to Albuquerque. On the flight back to Albuquerque, Carl reviews the summary of expenses and notes that the firm has included $50 for "Airline Baggage Fees"; however, Carl did not pay any such fees as he has the credit card that waives all baggage fees. On the following Monday, Carl calls Janet to tell her of the oversight on the bill. Janet explains that the firm has already processed the check with the $50 baggage fee reimbursement included and to "not worry about it because it's already paid and not that large of an amount." Janet continues to explain that she is busy and that small amounts such as baggage fees are not scrutinized by the firm when processing expense reimbursements. She abruptly ends the call with Carl. Being a bright, aspiring business professional, Carl carefully considers his options and the potential ramifications of his decision.

REQUIREMENTS -

1. What courses of action are available to Carl Boger? Identify at least three possible actions.

2. Discuss why each course of action may be ethical or non-ethical.

3. Which course of action should Carl choose? Why?

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