It is considered that decisions are influenced, even in part, by aspects of affect. It is agreed with that studies that suggest the action of the affect heuristic, which can influence the perception of risks and benefits, even in environments where rationality should be more prominent, such as...

This research analyzes self-regulated learning in Accounting students in two public universities, presenting diagnosis, dimensions and possible explanations, contextualized from the gender, age and stage in the course. The objectives of this paper include to: (a) identify the self-regulated...

This paper is an empirical examination, drawing on the Institutional Brokers Estimate System (I/B/E/S) database, of analysts’ earnings forecast optimism for Brazilian companies. The study found that analysts were optimistic on average and performed poorly in terms of precision and accuracy....

This paper investigates the information content of analysts’ earnings forecast revisions for Brazilian companies, defined as the ability to change stock prices. Using data from I/B/E/S and Economatica covering the period from 1995 through 2002, we find that forecast revisions that follow the...

This article reviews the recent academic literature on earnings management (EM) in Brazil. The objective is to identify the main research themes addressed in the Brazilian context and the results of interest to users and preparers of financial statements. It is hoped that this study will also be...