Karin Morgan is a Controller at Kappa Co. The company is growing out of its current space and needs to rent some additional offices within 5 miles of their current operation. Karin has been assigned the task of finding suitable places and has several options in the area that would meet her companys needs. The cheapest alternative would be leased by APEX Properties, LLC which is owned by Karins Uncle George. It meets all their requirements. The next cheapest alternative would cost Kappa $100 per month more and is comparable to the property from APEX. Karin has authority to sign a lease for Kappa Co.

a) What are the ethical factors in this situation? Explain.

b) Would you recommend that Karin do in this situation?

c) Once you post your answer of a minimum of 200 words