The presentation will cover the following topics:
Earnings Manipulation Shenanigans
Recording Revenue Too Soon
Recording Bogus Revenue
Boosting Income Using One-Time or Unsustainable Activities
Shifting Current Expenses to a Later Period
Employing Other Techniques to Hide Expenses or Losses
Shifting Current Income to a Later Period
Shifting Future Expenses to an Earlier Period
Cash Flow Shenanigans
Shifting Financing Cash Inflows to the Operating Section
Shifting Normal Operating Cash Outflows to the Investing Section
Inflating Operating Cash Flow Using Acquisitions or Disposals
Boosting Operating Cash Flow Using Unsustainable Activities
Key Metrics Shenanigans
Financial Performance and Economic Health Metrics
Showcasing Misleading Metrics that Overstate Performance
Distorting Balance Sheet Metrics to Avoid Showing Deterioration