Accounting Tricks Distort Financial Reporting, Misleading Investors and Regulators
The article discusses how different accounting procedures can impact a company's financial statements. Sometimes, accountants and managers use creative accounting techniques to present financial information in a way that benefits them, even if it doesn't truly reflect the company's financial position. This can lead to misleading reports that don't accurately show the company's performance. The researchers explore the essence of creative accounting and its effects on balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. They also suggest measures to reduce the impact of creative accounting on financial reporting.