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The Mid-Level Accountant

intermediate
business

You are a senior accountant. Your VP asks you to sign off on a set of transactions structured to move debt off the balance sheet. Outside counsel says it is 'within the letter of GAAP.' You believe it materially misleads investors. Refusing will likely cost your job; signing may end your career later. What do you do?

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