Non-GAAP Measures Companies Often Try to Help Users Assess the Results of Results

question 46

Essay

Non-GAAP measures
Companies often try to help users assess the results of operations and their financial position by providing modified GAAP information such as non-GAAP earnings. Describe what is meant by non-GAAP earnings, and explain the danger in providing these numbers.

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Definitions:

ALT+RIGHT ARROW

A keyboard shortcut often used to move forward through tabs, history, or elements within a software application.

CTRL+DOWN ARROW

A keyboard shortcut used to quickly navigate to the next filled cell in a column within spreadsheet applications.

ALT+DOWN ARROW

A keyboard shortcut used to open a drop-down list or to initiate a specific action within software applications.

ALT+CTRL+PAGE DOWN

ALT+CTRL+PAGE DOWN is a keyboard shortcut often used in software applications to move to the next pane or document window.