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Definition of 'Beneish Model'
A mathematical model that uses financial ratios and eight variables to identify whether a company has manipulated its earnings. The variables are constructed from the data in the company's financial statements and, once calculated, create an M-Score to describe the degree to which the earnings have been manipulated.
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Investopedia explains 'Beneish Model'
The eight variables are:
1. DSRI - Days' sales in receivable index
2. GMI - Gross margin index
3. AQI - Asset quality index
4. SGI - Sales growth index
5. DEPI - Depreciation index
6. SGAI - Sales and general and administrative expenses index
7. LVGI - Leverage index
8. TATA - Total accruals to total assets
Once calculated, the eight variables are combined together to achieve an M-Score for the company. An M-Score of less than -2.22 suggests that the company will not be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -2.22 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-theory/11/detecting-financial-fraud.asp
... A mathematical approach, known as the Beneish Model, evaluates eight ratios
to determine the likelihood of earnings manipulation. ...
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