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Accounting complexity, misreporting, and the consequences of misreporting

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  • Kyle Peterson

    (University of Oregon, Lundquist College of Business)

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I examine whether accounting complexity in the area of revenue recognition increases the probability of restating reported revenue. I measure revenue recognition complexity using the number of words and recognition methods from the revenue recognition disclosure in the 10-K and a factor score based on the number of words and methods. Tests reveal that revenue recognition complexity increases the probability of revenue restatements, and these restatements are the result of both intentional and unintentional misreporting. Furthermore, complexity moderates the consequences of restatement—lower incidence of AAERs, less negative restatement announcement returns, and lower subsequent CEO turnover—suggesting that stakeholders of the firm consider accounting complexity when responding to misreporting.

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  • Kyle Peterson, 2012. "Accounting complexity, misreporting, and the consequences of misreporting," Review of Accounting Studies, Springer, vol. 17(1), pages 72-95, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:reaccs:v:17:y:2012:i:1:d:10.1007_s11142-011-9164-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s11142-011-9164-5
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    • G38 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Government Policy and Regulation
    • M41 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Accounting - - - Accounting

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