The Main Accounting Issues in the Nortel Networks Case Were

question 21

Multiple Choice

The main accounting issues in the Nortel Networks case were:

• A) Premature revenue recognition and hidden cash reserves
• B) Capitalization of operating expenses and hidden cash reserves
• C) Premature revenue recognition and off-balance-sheet entities
• D) Capitalization of operating expenses and off-balance-sheet entities

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