G describe the use of the results of the accounting process in security analysis. Flashcards

Describe the use of the results of the accounting process in security analysis

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An analyst see’s only the end product of accounting, so he needs to understand…

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…various accruals, adjustments and management assumptions that is found in footnotes and statements MDnA to reflect company’s true performance and what adjustments to data are necessary for appropriate analysis.

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Also, analysts should understand accounting process to…

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….catch any BS management is trying to come up with

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