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Which is why I said people shouldn't be taken in just by the profits. There are many things to look out for. If a company has done what you say and made it seem like they have made more money (which they have in the hope that they can deal with the future payments they owe) you will see hints of signs of things not seeming as they are. For example, their earnings per share may not have risen much, which should do if they have made more money which suggests profit hasn't increased much. Or dividends may have not reflected the supposed increase in profit.

As for not telling shareholders how would the manage that? It would still be listed under the liabilities section although probably moved under the long term liabilities. The agreement to withhold payment for a whole would have to be reflected under the liabilities otherwise it is incorrect information which should be illegal.

I dont know. I'm not an expert in this field. I'm trying to learn more about this as I'm interested in investing in the future. It's seems a good way to make money. I might end up disappointed and agreeing with you that it's all corrupt after experience.

And hey, world domination isn't too bad. If you ever have thoughts of world domination again, I could do with a sidekick haha.

Back to the topic, I am thinking of investing some money in a few months time if I manage to pass into my second year of uni. So im trying to learn as much about them as I can.