Using a large sample of multinational corporations (MNCs), we examine the location of earnings management within the firm. We posit and find that MNCs manage their consolidated earnings through an orchestrated reporting strategy across subsidiaries over which they exert significant influence....

The international dimension of multinational corporations (MNCs) creates opportunities for pursuing both global as well as local (i.e., subsidiary-level) tax planning strategies. Until now, we have surprisingly little insights into the dynamics of these local versus global tax planning...

Manuscript Type: EmpiricalResearch Question/Issue: We examine determinants of cash holdings in Chinese subsidiaries of U.S. multinational corporations (MNCs), a setting where growth opportunities make cash holdings desirable for investment opportunities but also vulnerable to potential...