Which of the Following May Indicate a Company Is Manipulating

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may indicate a company is manipulating earnings using cookie jar reserves?

• A)higher than usual revenues for the year
• B)lower than usual expenses for the year
• C)higher than usual allowance for uncollectible accounts at yearend
• D)lower than usual payables at yearend

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