Re:Fantasy Math Is Helping Companies Spin Losses into Profits
by Sam-------- on Tuesday April 26, 2016 @03:06PM
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Two thoughts on why this is not such a big deal...
1. SEC rules require GAAP results to be presented with equal prominence to non-GAAP metrics. This is why reports usually have "Core" and "As Reported" metrics.
2. Starting mid 2014 to early 2105 we saw a large increase in the value of the dollar relative to other currencies. GAAP accounting requires that currency hedges be marked to market with fluctuations in non-realized gains/losses. This creates a lot of noise, hence the increase in non-GAAP reports.
1. SEC rules require GAAP results to be presented with equal prominence to non-GAAP metrics. This is why reports usually have "Core" and "As Reported" metrics.
2. Starting mid 2014 to early 2105 we saw a large increase in the value of the dollar relative to other currencies. GAAP accounting requires that currency hedges be marked to market with fluctuations in non-realized gains/losses. This creates a lot of noise, hence the increase in non-GAAP reports.