Which of the Following Is an Incentive for Managers to Understate

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an incentive for managers to understate their company's earnings?

• A)To gain from increasing share prices
• B)To get the government help against foreign competitors
• C)To increase the value of pension
• D)To increase the return on assets

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