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Jar Accounting |
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An
accounting practice whereby taking generous reserves against losses
that might be incurred in good years, and using the reserves during
bad years.
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This
give the sense of "income smoothing" because earnings are
understated in good years and overstated in bad years. I'm sure you've
heard of companies taking special charges or write downs, well that
is just another flavor of cookie jar accounting. |
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