Desperate Company is approaching the end of its fiscal year, and the management team is under pressure
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Question:
Desperate Company is approaching the end of its fiscal year, and the management team is under
pressure to meet or exceed earnings expectations set by analysts and investors. The CEO has
expressed concerns about the potential impact on the company's stock price if earnings fall short.
Considering this, respond to the following:
a Discuss the ethical implications of engaging in earnings management practices to meet or
exceed market expectations. marks
b Describe how the use of earnings management techniques could impact key financial
statements such as the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
marks
c Outline the potential consequences and risks that Company XYZ might face in the long term
if it engages in earnings management
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ISBN: 9781292016924
8th Edition
Authors: Gerald Albaum , Alexander Josiassen , Edwin Duerr
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