Chris Hernandez is in the process of negotiating a loan from the bank. The bank has requested that he prepare current financial statements. When deciding on the required allowance for doubtful accounts, Chris intentionally ignored two accounts composing 20% of the receivables balance. Chris has:

Select one:

a. Acted as a moral businessman

b. Failed to act in an ethical manner

c. Followed proper accounting principles

d. Made a decision that will have minimal consequences if the bank finds out