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.
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。)