If an Incentive Contract Specifies Certain Accounting Performance

question 42

Multiple Choice

If an incentive contract specifies certain accounting performance

• A)that accounting number will likely be the focus of managers.
• B)managers will set aside the accounting goal if it conflicts with the goal of maximizing shareholder wealth.
• C)managers will be unable to manipulate the GAAP, so shareholders can be confident of having their wealth maximized.

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