Reported accounting earnings provide valuable information to investors, lenders and regulators. Reported income is also important for executive bonus. Yet, within the structure of GAAP, managers can use judgment in computing accounting earnings and in structuring transactions. In other words, managers can engage in earnings management. What activities need judgment in preparing the accounting earnings? What safeguards can you suggest for reducing or preventing harmful earnings management intended to mislead investors and the market?

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