Morrison Company has created SPE. None of the executives of Morrison Company is associated with the SPE as it has its own new president and chief executive officer (CEO). The SPE will hold the bonds issued by Morrison Company in return for shares of Morrison Company stock of equal amount, including the present value of the interest payments, and will pay off the debt when it comes due.

In your opinion, are the actions of Morrison Company and the SPE ethical? Why or why not?

Should Morrison Company report the debt on the balance sheet? Why or why not?