The Goal of Overstating Earnings by Using Fraud Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

The goal of overstating earnings by using fraud is:

• A) to deflate the amount of taxes the corporation pays.
• B) to overstate the cost of goods sold.
• C) that it may help to increase the stock price of the company.
• D) to overstate receivables.
• E) to deflate accounts payable.

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