A company's effort to pay off some payables before year end, to make its current ratio look better, is an example of "accruals earnings management."

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This is an example of "timing earnings management," which involves altering the timing of transactions to improve financial results. Accruals earnings management involves manipulating the company's accounting accruals to improve financial results.

A Company's Effort to Pay Off Some Payables Before Year