Managing earnings volatility: Non-GAAP versus OCI | The Footnotes Analyst
Examine earnings volatility of insurance companies under IFRS 17, highlighting the use of non-GAAP measures and OCI.| The Footnotes Analyst
Examine earnings volatility of insurance companies under IFRS 17, highlighting the use of non-GAAP measures and OCI.| The Footnotes Analyst
Investors are paying increased attention to risks and opportunities arising from sustainability related issues, particularly the effects of climate change and related ‘net-zero’ commitments made by many companies. Some sustainability risks directly affect financial statements, but you need to look further when considering inputs for equity valuation. Risk affects different aspects of equity valuation. It is well known that risk factors affect the discount rate, but the impact on other val...| The Footnotes Analyst
Equity beta is a valid measure of investment risk and an important metric in equity analysis. However, don’t just plug into your models the equity beta given by a data provider - beta should be analysed and adjusted by investors with the same diligence that is applied to performance metrics. We present an interactive equity beta analysis model to assist investors in better understanding the drivers of equity beta and its application in equity valuation. The model features the calculation of...| The Footnotes Analyst
Investors require financial data that is comparable over time, comparable within a single set of financial statements, and comparable between companies. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. We explain how differences between IFRS and US GAAP, accounting policy options, differing interpretations and accounting estimates, can all reduce comparability. Convergence and comparability should be a priority for the IASB and FASB. Present consultations by the IASB and FASB regarding the account...| The Footnotes Analyst
