StockUp: Bridging the GAAP - Make Sense of Conflicting Earnings Data

Ever wonder why Morningstar, Value Line, and Yahoo! Finance report different EPS figures? Earnings data often varies because companies report both GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and non-GAAP results. This session explains these terms, why discrepancies occur, and how to reconcile conflicting figures. We’ll review real-world examples, including one-time charges and “serial adjusters,” and discuss when adjustments in the Stock Selection Guide (SSG) make sense. Designed for experienced SSG users and investors.

Instructor:
Ann Cuneaz, Senior Manager of Education Programs, BetterInvesting