Identify all false statements about non-GAAP earnings. 1. Public companies are required to reconcile non-GAAP earnings with GAAP earnings. 2. Non-GAAP earnings may be reported in a note to financial statements or in Management Discussion & Analysis section. 3. Non-GAAP earnings are usually larger than GAAP earnings as a company selects to exclude "unusual" or "nonrecurring" items. 4. Non-GAAP earnings is not audited by a CPA. 5. All U.S. public companies report some forms of non-GAAP earnings.

Identify all false statements about non-GAAP earnings. 1. Public companies are required to reconcile non-GAAP earnings with GAAP earnings. 2. Non-GAAP earnings may be reported in a note to financial statements or in Management Discussion & Analysis section. 3. Non-GAAP earnings are usually larger than GAAP earnings as a company selects to exclude "unusual" or "nonrecurring" items. 4. Non-GAAP earnings is not audited by a CPA. 5. All U.S. public companies report some forms of non-GAAP earnings.

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337619455

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter9: Auditing The Revenue Cycle.

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