Which of the following authors(s) contend(s) "earnings management can be acceptable if linked to the choice of alternative accounting principles and estimates that report higher earnings than other methods might report given the circumstances.Only outright fraud is an unacceptable earnings management action."?

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Dechow and Skinner argue that there are certain situations where earnings management may be acceptable, such as when it is linked to the choice of alternative accounting principles and estimates that report higher earnings. However, outright fraud is always considered unacceptable.

Which of the Following Authors(s) Contend(s) "Earnings Management Can Be