Most common adjustments when scrubbing financials
What are some of the most common items to scrub for when adjusting EBIT and what are some good search terms to find them?
What are some of the most common items to scrub for when adjusting EBIT and what are some good search terms to find them?
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Forget about EBIT, it's all about EBITDA. Restructuring costs, impairment, amortization, depreciation, goodwill, gain/loss on disposal of PPE, stock-based compensation, amortization and impairment related to capitalized software. In general, you'll just have to check the financials for non-recurring, non-core stuff. Check the 8Ks for any non-GAAP metrics.
Also look at older amendments. I remember the first time I pulled data I got it perfect but got screamed at for using numbers that were no longer relevant. Rookie mistake XD
Looks that most unusual/infrequent items have been discussed. I might add: foreign currency adjustments (bull shit, I know but they do it) and severance (which may be bulked into restructuring).
Each industry has their own nuisances, so read through a few press releases and jot down the big ones. Chances are 66% of the time it works every time.
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