The assets and liabilities of Thompson Computer Services at March 31, the end of the current year, and its revenue and expenses for the year are listed below. The common stock was $120,000 and the retained earnings were $60,000 at April 1, the beginning of the current year. During the year, shareholders purchased an additional $25,000 in stock. Accounts payable $1,200 Miscellaneous expense $500
Accounts receivable 12,340 Office expense 510
Cash 32,990 Supplies 1,670
Fees earned 76,500 Wages expense 34,060
Land 65,000 Dividends 3,000
Building 143,670

Christopher kim, cfa, is a banker with batts brothers, an investment banking firm. kim follows the energy industry and has frequent contact with industry executives. kim is contacted by the ceo of a large oil and gas corporation who wants batts brothers to underwrite a secondary offering of the company's stock. the ceo offers kim the opportunity to fly on his private jet to his ranch in texas for an exotic game hunting expedition if kim's firm can complete the underwriting within 90 days. according to cfa institute standards of conduct, kim: a) may accept the offer as long as he discloses the offer to batts brothers.b) may not accept the offer because it is considered lavish entertainment.c) must obtain written consent from batts brothers before accepting the offer.