Under the Debt Hypothesis

question 27

Multiple Choice

Under the debt hypothesis:

• A) managers prefer to have more remuneration.
• B) managers' interests are more aligned with those of lenders than with those of shareholders.
• C) managers of entities with high leverage are likely to choose accounting policies that increase profit and equity.
• D) managers do not have discretion in choosing accounting policies.

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