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ACCOUNTING, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & BUSINESS ETHICS

Corporate governance mechanisms and earnings management: The moderating role of female directors

Article: 2167290 | Received 05 Dec 2022, Accepted 06 Jan 2023, Published online: 01 Feb 2023

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