What Is the Most Common Approach to Earnings Management

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the most common approach to earnings management?

• A)manipulate revenues and gains
• B)rearrange expenses and losses
• C)exploit business combinations
• D)engage in fraudulent activity

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Definitions:

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