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Optimistic Reporting and Pessimistic Investing: Do Pro Forma Earnings Disclosures Attract Short Sellers?

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Discussion of “Are Investors Misled by ‘Pro Forma’ Earnings?”*
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Assessing the relative informativeness and permanence of pro forma earnings and GAAP operating earnings
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Empirical Evidence on Recent Trends in Pro Forma Reporting
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Who Trades on Pro Forma Earnings Information?
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A discussion of ‘Assessing the relative informativeness and permanence of pro forma earnings and GAAP operating earnings’
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Discussion of “The Predictive Value of Expenses Excluded from Pro Forma Earnings”
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Are Investors Influenced by Pro Forma Emphasis and Reconciliations in Earnings Announcements?
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resolves10.1016/j.jacceco.2004.09.002
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