Which of the Following Is NOT a Motivation to Manage

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a motivation to manage earnings?

• A) Companies try to meet or beat Wall Street earnings projections in order to grow market capitalization and increase the value of stock options
• B) Avoid the consequences of violating debt covenants
• C) To smooth net income over time
• D) To maximize employee bonuses

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