Net Income May Not Be The Best Way To Measure All Companies
Over the last few years, it’s become clear that many technology investors don’t know how to value companies that have negative net income. For example, what’s the best way to look at an emerging telecom company that’s building out its network and accruing lots of debt? Net income, when calculated according to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, can be distorted and tell an investor little … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Author: William Schaff | Source: InformationWeek | Subjects: Accounting, Finance
Accounting Change Tempers Impact Of ‘New Math’ On Broadcom
Short article looks at Broadcom’s aggressive (but legal) use of accounting – especially with regard to acquisition-related write-offs and exclusions.
Content: Article | Author: William Schaff | Source: InformationWeek | Subject: Accounting