Earnings Management

Earnings Management

Author: Joshua Ronen

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-08-06

Total Pages: 587

ISBN-13: 0387257713

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This book is a study of earnings management, aimed at scholars and professionals in accounting, finance, economics, and law. The authors address research questions including: Why are earnings so important that firms feel compelled to manipulate them? What set of circumstances will induce earnings management? How will the interaction among management, boards of directors, investors, employees, suppliers, customers and regulators affect earnings management? How to design empirical research addressing earnings management? What are the limitations and strengths of current empirical models?


Management Control Systems

Management Control Systems

Author: Kenneth A. Merchant

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 876

ISBN-13: 9780273708018

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With its unique range of case studies, real life examples and comprehensive coverage of the latest management control-related tools and techniques, Management Control Systems is the ideal guide to this complex and multidimensional subject for upper level undergraduates, postgraduates and practising professionals.


Investor Protection and Corporate Governance

Investor Protection and Corporate Governance

Author: Alberto Chong

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2007-06-26

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 0821369148

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'Investor Protection and Corporate Governance' analyzes the impact of corporate governance on firm performance and valuation. Using unique datasets gathered at the firm-level the first such data in the region and results from a homogeneous corporate governance questionnaire, the book examines corporate governance characteristics, ownership structures, dividend policies, and performance measures. The book's analysis reveals the very high levels of ownership and voting rights concentrations and monolithic governance structures in the largest samples of Latin American companies up to now, and new data emphasize the importance of specific characteristics of the investor protection regimes in several Latin American countries. By and large, those firms with better governance measures across several dimensions are granted higher valuations and thus lower cost of capital. This title will be useful to researchers, policy makers, government officials, and other professionals involved in corporate governance, economic policy, and business finance, law, and management.


Earnings Quality

Earnings Quality

Author: Patricia M. Dechow

Publisher: Research Foundation of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9780943205687

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Earnings Accruals and Real Activities Management around Initial Public Offerings

Earnings Accruals and Real Activities Management around Initial Public Offerings

Author: Peter Ising

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-10-06

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 3658037946

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The beginning of the new millennium was characterized by company scandals in accounting around the world. A transparent and fair presentation of financial statements is beneficial for capital market participants. Especially around initial public offerings different incentives of these players exist to influence financial statements in diverse aspects. Therefore, studies of earnings management try to identify abnormal behavior. Peter Ising covers additional aspects to shed light on substantial drivers of discretionary reporting behavior around going public. Factors like influence on real activities, industry affiliation, and specific years in the IPO process add further insight to this theoretical and practical topic. The dependence on these factors is high and confirms that company specifics are important for interpretation of financial results.


Research in Accounting in Emerging Economies

Research in Accounting in Emerging Economies

Author: Shahzad Uddin

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2010-12-02

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 0857244523

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Includes research papers that examines various issues including the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs), management accounting change in the context of public sector reforms, corporate reporting disclosures, auditing, etcetera.


Advances in Taxation

Advances in Taxation

Author: John Hasseldine

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2023-06-16

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1837533601

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In the latest volume of Advances in Taxation, editor John Hasseldine includes studies from expert contributors to explore topics such as: the stock market reaction to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; strategic repatriations made by firms; and corporate social responsibility and tax planning.


Introduction to Earnings Management

Introduction to Earnings Management

Author: Malek El Diri

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-08-20

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 3319626868

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This book provides researchers and scholars with a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of earnings management theory and literature. While it raises new questions for future research, the book can be also helpful to other parties who rely on financial reporting in making decisions like regulators, policy makers, shareholders, investors, and gatekeepers e.g., auditors and analysts. The book summarizes the existing literature and provides insight into new areas of research such as the differences between earnings management, fraud, earnings quality, impression management, and expectation management; the trade-off between earnings management activities; the special measures of earnings management; and the classification of earnings management motives based on a comprehensive theoretical framework.


Earnings Management and Corporate Finance

Earnings Management and Corporate Finance

Author: Joanna Lizińska

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-07-01

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1040104150

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In today's dynamic landscape of accounting, corporate finance, and business management, earnings management has assumed paramount importance. Transparent and reliable accounting information is crucial for accurate corporate performance forecasting and financial decision-making. This book uniquely discusses practical earnings management methods within the accounting and taxation realms. It is supported by extensive international evidence linking informativeness of financial reports to companies’ financial decisions. Delving into the earnings management process, this book provides profound insights into how profits can be influenced through accounting choices and real business transactions. Real-life case studies will undoubtedly facilitate the understanding of accounting and taxation methods. Additionally, it unravels key elements of corporate finance puzzles related to the transparency of financial reports, including the macroeconomic environment, profit thresholds, cash management, audit quality, financing decisions, and financial health. With broad empirical evidence from various European countries, it multidimensionally explores the important link between the quality of information in financial statements and trade-offs behind financial decisions. The book serves as a valuable reference for international researchers in corporate finance, accounting, and corporate governance. It is also a powerful tool for business practitioners, including owners, lenders, auditors, regulatory and professional bodies, business partners, or other market participants. For those seeking the latest insights on earnings management, those producing or assessing accounting information, and those using financial reports in their research or business practice, this book is a must-read.