Petawawa Producers Inc

question 40

Multiple Choice

Petawawa Producers Inc.has been experiencing declining sales and earnings for the past three years.The Board of Directors have replaced the top management team in hope of turning the company around, and the new managers will be paid a bonus based on how quickly they can reverse the trend.Which one of the following earnings management techniques might the new management be using?

• A)Managing earnings to increase income.
• B)Managing earnings to decrease income.
• C)Managing earnings to smooth income.
• D)Taking a Big Bath.

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