Avoidance of reported earnings decreases and losses: evidence from Malaysia / Norman Mohd Saleh, Takiah Mohd Iskandar and Mohd Mohid Rahmat

The study investigates the existence of earnings management practices by companies listed in the KLSE. Prior studies suggest that managers manage earnings to avoid reporting losses and earnings decreases. This study tests the effects of size and code of corporate governance on the incidence of manag...

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Main Authors: Mohd Iskandar, Takiah (Author), Rahmat, Mohd Mohid (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Accounting Research Institute (ARI) & Faculty of Accountancy, 2005-07.
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