Raising the Tone: Lessons from the Past

By now you’ve probably heard of the ongoing saga at Valeant (VRX). The beleaguered pharmaceutical company has seen its stock plummet, questions about its accounting practices, harsh criticisms about its business practices, and turmoil among management and the board. A recent … Continue reading

The Misrepresentation of Earnings; by Dichev et al.

In a recent article in the Financial Analysts Journal, titled “The Misrepresentation of Earnings,” Ilia Dichev, John Graham, Campbell R. Harvey, and Shiva Rajgopal explore the defining characteristics of earnings quality and the misrepresentation of earnings. As part of their inquiry, … Continue reading