Managing for the Moment: The Role of Earnings Management via Real Activities versus Accruals in SEO Valuation

ABSTRACT We assess the role of both accruals manipulation (AM) and real activities manipulation (RAM) in inducing overvaluation at the time of a seasoned equity offering (SEO). Our results reveal t...

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