JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
The Regulatory Environment of Compulsory Disclosure of Management
Earnings Forecasts in China --- Introductions and Discussions
Author(s): Chan Guo
Citation: Chan Guo, (2013) "The Regulatory Environment of Compulsory Disclosure of Management Earnings Forecasts in China --- Introductions and Discussions," Journal of Accounting and Finance, Vol. 13, Iss. 1, pp. 122 - 131
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
Management earnings forecasts (MEFs) are traditionally considered as voluntary disclosures. However, it
is a type of compulsory disclosure in China. This paper introduces the evolution of MEF disclosure
requirements in China. Further, based on the current Chinese research on MEFs, it investigates
companies’ forecasting behavior in such an environment. Finally, it discusses the main issues relating to
MEF requirements that have attracted many Chinese researchers’ attention.