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Creative accounting
/kɹiːˈeɪtɪv ɐkˈaʊntɪŋ/
/kɹiːˈeɪɾɪv ɐkˈaʊntɪŋ/
creative accountancyCreative accounting
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kreativ bokföring, kreativ redovisning
the use of misleading accounting methods to present a company's financial position in a more favorable light
Disapproving
Formal
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "creative accounting" and when to use it?
The idiom "creative accounting" emerged as a way to describe accounting practices that deviate from standard principles and guidelines. This expression became well-known in the late 20th century to describe a situation in which when people manipulate financial information for their own or the company's advantage.
Example
Many companies engage in creative accounting practices to enhance their financial performance.
She suspects that the company is currently involved in creative accounting to inflate their profits.
The auditor is currently investigating whether creative accounting is being used to manipulate the financial statements.
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