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The effect of tax accounting rules on capital structure and discretionary accruals

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  • Calegari, Michael J., 2000. "The effect of tax accounting rules on capital structure and discretionary accruals," Journal of Accounting and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 30(1), pages 1-31, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jaecon:v:30:y:2000:i:1:p:1-31
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