Background: Natalie, a CPA, has discovered a $5 million embezzlement scheme taking place within her company. She initially brought the issue to management, and her supervisor demoted her in retaliation. She further received no support from HR, and has been warned by a colleague that management's position is to not "rock the boat." She wants to make an ethical decision in addressing the fraud, but must consider the following:

What are the main arguments you are trying to counter? That is, what are the reasons and rationalizations you need to address?

What is at stake for the key parties, including those who disagree with you?

What levers can you use to influence those who disagree with you?

What is your most powerful and persuasive response to the reasons and rationalizations you need to address? To whom should the

argument be made? When and in what context?