...Aprajita Pandey; J.K. Pattanayak; Prakash Singh Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of corporate governance on both accrual-based and real earnings management practices in select firms of the two world's largest economies, i.e. India and China. Design/methodology...

...Muhammad Hammad Masud; Faisal Anees; Haseeb Ahmed Purpose The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of corporate diversification on earnings management. Design/methodology/approach Based on listed firms regarding non-financial sector of Pakistan, the study runs mean comparison...

...Ranjitha Ajay; R Madhumathi Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to empirically examine the impact of earnings management on capital structure across firm diversification strategies. Design/methodology/approach – The study focuses on firms operating in the manufacturing sector...