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The Impact of Firm Performance on MD&A Readability Choice in an Experimental Setting

Fri, March 15, 8:30 to 10:00am, Meeting Hotel, TBA

Abstract

This study examines the association between earnings and MD&A readability. Drawing from Bloomfield (2002, 2008) and Li (2008) I re-examine the association between firm performance and readability in an experimental setting. Similar to Li’s (2008) hypothesized association, I predict that managers will tend to prefer less readable MD&As when their firm misses the earnings target for the period. Ninety-five master’s level business students participated in this study. Findings suggest areas for future research.

Keywords: MD&A, readability, FOG index

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