Earnings management has techniques which can be categorized into cosmetic(those without cash flow consequences) and real(those with cash flow consequences). If the management of a company aims to increases in earnings for its current period. Identify 3 cosmetic and 3 real techniques that it can use to achieve its objective and explain how the company can acheive its objective.

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Cosmetic Techniques 1 Change in Depreciation Method Explanation The company can choose to switch to a depreciation method that frontloads expenses suc... View the full answer