Reporting non-GAAP measures

Warning: Non-GAAP metrics can sometimes mislead investors! That’s why some stakeholders want a formal definition of EBITDA to be added to the accounting rules.

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Beware of the gray areas in accounting

Accounting compliance doesn’t necessarily equate with economic reality. Former Enron CFO Andrew Fastow, one of the “poster boys” for corporate fraud, warns that misstatement often happens because of ambiguity and complexity in the accounting rules.

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Spring cleaning in QuickBooks

Over time, it’s common for accounting records to become cluttered with unused and duplicate list items. Here are some ways for QuickBooks users to clean things up and make data entry more efficient.

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Demystifying deferred taxes

When reviewing a company’s financial statements, you may wonder: What are deferred taxes and how does the company quantify them? Wonder no more.

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Measuring fair value for financial reporting purposes

Fair market value is the appropriate standard of value in most business valuation assignments. But when valuing an asset for financial reporting purposes, fair value is generally used. Here’s an overview of what fair value is and how it differs […]

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Valuing a startup business

Do you know how much your startup is worth? A business valuation professional answers this question by combining the entrepreneur’s projections with objective, market-based data.

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