How to do an accurate earning forecasting?

Hi all, I am newbie here, and I am working as an research analyst in a buy-side firm.

Recently, my boss told me to do earning forecast and need accurate result. While this is no taught in the book, i am wondering how to make it accurate, and the boss said if i make three error in forecast, i will be fired. that makes me worry, so i need you guys help.

Thanks in advance.

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Haha, this thread is ridiculous.

But to answer your question: think Back to the Future.

"After you work on Wall Street it’s a choice, would you rather work at McDonalds or on the sell-side? I would choose McDonalds over the sell-side.” - David Tepper
 

Bro, i know this is ridiculous, me and my colleague think in the same way, i wonder if this is because of the Chinese culture of this firm or it is normal to do such forecast in buy side, as i just join buy side.

 

his use of "bro" is hilarious

"My dear, descended from the apes! Let us hope it is not true, but if it is, let us pray that it will not become generally known."
 

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