(solution) The tobacco companies have paid billions because of

(solution) The tobacco companies have paid billions because of

The tobacco companies have paid billions because of smoking-related illnesses. In particular, Philip Morris, a leading cigarette manufacturer, paid more than $3,000,000,000 in settlement payments in one year.

Requirements

  1. Suppose you are the chief financial officer (CFO) responsible for the financial statements of Philip Morris. What ethical issue would you face as you consider what to report in your company’s annual report about the cash payments? What is the ethical course of action for you to take in this situation?
  2. What are some of the negative consequences to Philip Morris for not telling the truth? What are some of the negative consequences to Philip Morris for telling the truth?

Instructions: Initial post should be no less than 250 words and must be in your own words with at least one scholarly journal reference (dictionary-type websites are excluded). 

The tobacco companies have paid billions because of smoking­related illnesses. In particular, Philip Morris, a leading cigarette manufacturer, paid more than $3,000,000,000 in settlement payments…