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methodology. Studies could make uni
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1993). 12 The studies find conflict
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sophisticated investors do understa
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measurement. Nwaeze, Yang, and Yin
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All of the accruals models can be e
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fact improve predictability relativ
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lower book values of assets (higher
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than code law countries. The differ
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explain the kink. Durtschi and East
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earnings quality. The studies speci
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accruals) that stems from the confl
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observable variables such as natura
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firms identified in the AAERs than
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past service costs). Zmijewski and
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