Many Times an Analyst Will Have to Make Judgments as to Whether

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Essay

Many times an analyst will have to make judgments as to whether to include unrealized gains and losses when assessing earnings persistence and predicting future profitability.Discuss the case for and the case against including unrealized gains and losses as part of sustainable earnings when examining earnings persistence and future profitability.

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Definitions:

Excess Reserves

The capital reserves held by a bank or financial institution in excess of what is required by regulators, providing a cushion against potential financial instability or liquidity needs.

Banking System

The network of financial institutions that provide banking services, including accepting deposits, providing loans, and managing payment systems.

Fractional Reserve Banking

A banking system where banks hold only a fraction of the deposits as reserves, using the remainder for loans and advances.

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, which oversees the country's monetary policy, regulates banks, maintains financial stability, and provides financial services to the government.