Research Conducted by Churyk and Clinton (2008)identified Certain "Tells" or Communication

question 32

Multiple Choice

Research conducted by Churyk and Clinton (2008) identified certain "tells" or communication characteristics in the context of the management discussion and analysis section of annual reports,related to financial statement deception.Which of the following characteristics is an indicator of such deception?

• A) fewer words per sentences
• B) fewer past-tense words
• C) more optimistic words
• D) more self-references

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