Discussion Post: Financial Analysis and International Accounting
Write an essay of between 980 and 1020 words on the following topic:
In the context of earnings management and income smoothing, critically assess how and why ratios are used in analysing the financial statements of a company and what actions should any assessment of possible earnings management or income smoothing also include.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.