The One-Time Overstatement of Restructuring Charges to Reduce Assets,which Reduces

question 36

Multiple Choice

The one-time overstatement of restructuring charges to reduce assets,which reduces future expenses,is the definition of which of the following earnings management techniques?

• A)Taking a bath
• B)Creative acquisition accounting
• C)Creasing "cookie jar" reserves
• D)Abusing the materiality concept

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