Asked by Daniil Yagolnikov on Jun 25, 2024

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As transitory or value-irrelevant components become a larger part of a firm's reported earnings,which of the following effects would you not expect to witness?

A) The quality of those reported earnings is eroded.
B) The firm's stock price rises in the year such components are reported proportionate to their impact on income.
C) Reported earnings become a less reliable indicator of the company's long-run sustainable cash flows.
D) Earnings are a less reliable indicator of the firm's fundamental value.

Transitory Components

Elements affecting financial statements or economic conditions that are expected to be temporary and not indicative of ongoing future performance.

Value-Irrelevant

Financial information or factors that do not impact an investor's or decision maker's assessment of a company's value.

Reported Earnings

The net income that a company reports to its investors and shareholders, often found on its income statement.

  • Gain insight into the influence of accrual accounting on financial information presentation, alongside its association with cash flows and earnings.
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Mohammed BaselmJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
As transitory or value-irrelevant components become a larger part of a firm's reported earnings, the quality of those reported earnings is eroded, reported earnings become a less reliable indicator of the company's long-run sustainable cash flows, and earnings are a less reliable indicator of the firm's fundamental value. However, the firm's stock price rising in the year such components are reported proportionate to their impact on income is not necessarily expected or guaranteed. The stock price could be influenced by other factors as well, such as market trends, investor sentiment, or future growth prospects.