A Possible Case Of Fudging Profit To Match Desires
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A report from the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight questions the accounting practices of the Federal National Mortgage Association. The mortgage company did not always comply with rules regarding derivative securities, resulting in misleading financial statements.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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Audit Board Delays Rule On Options As Expenses
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The Financial Accounting Standards Board has extended the deadline for companies to start deducting the value of employee and executive stock options from their profits.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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4 European Nations Object To Bank Accounting Shift
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Bankers in France, Belgium, Italy and Spain object to the International Accounting Standards Board rules on disclosure.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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