In this webcast presentation, Richard G. Sloan discusses:
• Evidence on the success of earnings quality analysis in forecasting future earnings and stock returns.
Richard G. Sloan discusses evidence on the success of earnings quality analysis in forecasting future earnings and stock returns and earnings quality analysis as a way to identify potential accounting debacles (Enron, WorldCom, etc.). He also reviews current issues in earnings quality analysis, including expensing stock options, fair value accounting, asset impairments, and off-balance-sheet transactions. Please note that text may be difficult to read in this recording. The presentation slides are available for download in the video player.