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An empirical analysis of auditor reporting and its association with abnormal accruals

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  • Butler, Marty
  • Leone, Andrew J.
  • Willenborg, Michael

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  • Butler, Marty & Leone, Andrew J. & Willenborg, Michael, 2004. "An empirical analysis of auditor reporting and its association with abnormal accruals," Journal of Accounting and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 37(2), pages 139-165, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jaecon:v:37:y:2004:i:2:p:139-165
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