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When determining potential failure causes, what questions should be asked?


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Abnormal Earnings

Profits exceeding or falling short of the normal expected earnings due to unusual or non-recurring items, not indicative of a company's ongoing operational performance.

Actual Earnings

Actual earnings are the real profits that a company generates during a specific period, as reported in its financial statements.

Unproductive Capital

Capital investments that do not effectively contribute to the business's profitability or growth objectives.

Earnings Surprise

A financial event that occurs when a company's reported quarterly or annual profits are above or below the analysts' expectations.

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