A client whose goal is to maximize reported net income might
intentionally involve in material misstatement. Material
misstatement are such financial statements in which intentionally
changes are done so that their outcome can be altered.
- Now to increase reported net income he will show increased
sales in such statements.
- To increase the gross profit he might also increased closing
stock value.
- Further, the gross profit are converted into net profit after
deduction of various expenses.
- He might show decreased expenses in profit and loss statements
which will increase the net profits.
- Decreased depreciation expenses can also be shown in profit and
loss statement to maximize reported net income.