Turning a footnote into a headache

Article Abstract:

The adverse implications of the new rules of Financial Accounting Standards Board related to disclosures about retirement plans, for shareholders' equity, are discussed. Formerly, US companies resorted to disclosing such details in inconspicuous footnotes. Elaboration, as required under the new rules, will expose the vulnerability to the shareholders.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Financial management, Capital funds & cash flow, Standards, Accounting and auditing, Pensions, Investor relations, Financial Accounting Standards Board, Equity (Finance)

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The squeeze is on: will it be enough to tank profits?

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After more than two years of recession since the terrorist attacks on the United States, companies are gaining profits and large amount of cash inflows. The effects of high oil prices and labor costs on business companies, which can cut the profit margin, are discussed.

Sales & consumption, Commodity & service prices, Petroleum Refineries, Public affairs, Petroleum refining, Gasoline, Economic aspects, Prices and rates, Political activity, Recessions, Terrorists, Company pricing policy, Industry sales and revenue

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