In the Hertz Fraud, the Company Tried to Explain Its

question 56

Multiple Choice

In the Hertz fraud, the company tried to explain its use of non-GAAP financial measures by:

• A) Comparing them to aggressive but ethical measurements
• B) Comparing the validity of the amounts to pre-tax GAAP income
• C) Having a conference call with financial analysts to explain their position
• D) Correcting problems in internal controls

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