The relative relevance of cash flow and accrual information for solvency assessments: a multi-method approach.

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S. Sharma, Divesh
Iselin, Errol
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R.J. Briston

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2003
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This multi-method study reports the results of two complementary experiments investigating the relevance of cash flow and accrual information. A behavioural field experiment investigated differences in the accuracy of solvency assessments between commercial lending managers using cash flow information and those using accrual information. Results indicated that commercial lending managers using cash flow information made more accurate solvency assessments than managers using accrual information. Results of an archival quantitative modeling experiment complemented these results and indicated cash flow information had incremental information content beyond accrual information. Our results confirmed the decision-usefulness of cash flow information and supported the mandate of the Statement of Cash Flows.

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Journal of Business Finance & Accounting

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30

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7&8

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© 2003 Blackwell Publishing. The definitive version is available at [www.blackwell-synergy.com.]

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Accounting, auditing and accountability

Banking, finance and investment

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