问题 单项选择题

An analyst does research about financial reporting quality. An incentive for a company's management reporting lower earnings is least likely to:()

A. remain in compliance with lending covenants.

B. obtain trade relief in the form of quotas or protective tariffs.

C. negotiate favorable terms from creditors.

答案

参考答案:A

解析:

本题考查的是财务报告质量(financial reporting quality)中管理层操纵盈利的动机。管理层试图提高净利润的动机包括:

·Meet earnings expectations.(实现盈利目标。)

·Remain in compliance with lending covenants.(遵守贷款合约。)

·Receive higher incentive compensation. (获得更高的激励性薪酬。)

管理层试图降低净利润的动机包括:

·Obtain trade relief in the form of quotas or protective tariffs.(获得贸易限额或者保护性关税。)

·Negotiate favorable terms from creditors.(获得债权人给予的优惠性条款。)

·Negotiate favorable labor union contracts.(从工会取得优惠的劳动条款。)

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