Which of the Following Is Not Considered a Motive to Manage

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not considered a motive to manage earnings?

• A) To create optimal manager compensation payments
• B) To create optimal job security for senior management
• C) To create optimal measures of assets and liabilities for balance sheet purposes
• D) To manage reported earnings in order to reduce industry-specific actions

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Social Class

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Age Sets

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Age Grades

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