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Discussion of US Managers’ Use of ‘Pro Forma’ Adjustments to Meet Strategic Earnings Targets

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  • Paraskevi Vicky Kiosse, 2009. "Discussion of US Managers’ Use of ‘Pro Forma’ Adjustments to Meet Strategic Earnings Targets," Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 36(3‐4), pages 327-335, April.
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    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-5957.2009.02129.x
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