The One-Time Overstatement of Restructuring Charges to Reduce Assets, Which

question 36

Multiple Choice

The one-time overstatement of restructuring charges to reduce assets, which reduces future expenses, is the definition of which of the following earnings management techniques?

• A) Taking a bath
• B) Creative acquisition accounting
• C) Creasing "cookie jar" reserves
• D) Abusing the materiality concept

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