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How Alpha Hides in GAAP Accounting: Return on Equity

CFA Institute

You can find significant alpha in the mechanics that drive GAAP accounting.

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Alibaba’s Annual Active Consumers On China Marketplaces Hits 742M

PYMNTS

We mobilized our entire digital infrastructure to support the economic recovery of businesses across a wide range of sectors, while broadening and diversifying our consumer base by addressing their changing preferences in a post-COVID-19 environment,” Zhang said. “Our As for its overall results, Alibaba reported non-GAAP net income of $5.6

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How to create & use pro forma statements

Cube Software

Pro forma financial statements and GAAP It's important to note that, since pro forma statements are based on hypothetical or projected data, they are not compliant with generally accepted accounting principles—GAAP statements must be based on actual financial results. A pro forma invoice is not a type of pro forma financial statement.

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Financial Accounting Hierarchy - By JP Puchulu

Boston Startup CFO

Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is essential. Fractional CFOs can help integrate these elements into your startup’s overall strategy so you can bolster adaptability, optimize resource allocation, and ultimately position yourself for long-term success in an ever-changing economic environment.

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Digital acceleration to drive finance leadership in 2022

Future CFO

The rising interest in ESG investments is prompting the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to actively pursue sustainable finance in a bid to drive long-term sustainable economic growth. This includes having all financial institutions make climate-related disclosures from June 2022.

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Are Your Compliance Processes Keeping Up with Evolving Audit Requirements?

Bramasol

FASB's role and functions include: Standard-Setting: The primary responsibility of the FASB is to develop and update Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which serve as the foundation for financial reporting by public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and government entities in the U.S.

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Refreshing Revenue, the Cash Conversion Cycle, and Free Cash Flow

CFA Institute

GAAP sometimes misrepresents business reality. We can use that fact to generate some alpha.

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