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What makes an accounting choice aggressive rather than conservative?
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It makes current performance look better today.
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How does reporting quality differ from results quality in financial analysis?
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Reporting quality concerns usefulness of statements; results quality concerns sustainable economic performance.
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Why is fraudulent reporting the lowest-quality category?
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It involves fabrication rather than faithful representation.
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