A company makes all sales under terms of FOB shipping point. The company usually ships to customers roughly a week after receiving orders.

A company makes all sales under terms of FOB shipping point. The company usually ships to customers roughly a week after receiving orders. For orders received in late December, management has decided that profits are already at an acceptable level and so they have decided to delay shipment until January.

     Under the FOB policy when does the company record the sale?

     Do you think management’s policy is ethical? Give your reason.