Which Technique Was Used by Both WorldCom and Waste Management

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which technique was used by both WorldCom and Waste Management to manage earnings?

• A) Manipulating asset net valuation amounts to minimize operating expenses for a period
• B) Accelerating the recording of revenue into an earlier period
• C) Delaying needed repairs to a later period
• D) All of the above were used

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