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The nature of information in accruals and cash flows in an emerging capital market: The case of China

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  • Haw, In-Mu & Qi, Daqing & Wu, Woody, 2001. "The nature of information in accruals and cash flows in an emerging capital market: The case of China," The International Journal of Accounting, Elsevier, vol. 36(4), pages 391-406, 012.
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