Evidence on differences between recognition and disclosure: A comparison of inputs to estimate fair values of employee stock options

Journal of Accounting and Economics

Volumn 51, Issue 1-2, 2011, Pages 77-94

  Choudhary, Preeti ^a  

^a GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Earnings management; Employee stock options; Fair value; Recognition versus disclosure

Indexed keywords

EID: 79951513845     PISSN: 01654101     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jacceco.2010.09.004     Document Type: Article

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