Multimedia Presentation Recorded 03 Dec 2008
After the Credit Crisis
Transparency and Other Issues in Financial Statement Analysis
Overview
Jeremy Perler, CFA, discusses the following: Striving for continuous improvement in investment research; Key takeaways from recent company/market events and earnings disappointments; Uncovering misleading metrics and avoiding financial shenanigans; Understanding the implications of new accounting rules and regulations after the credit crisis.
After the Credit Crisis: Transparency and Other Issues in Financial Statement Analysis (audio)
About the Speaker(s)
Jeremy Perler, CFA, is co-head of the Center for Financial Research and Analysis (CFRA) accounting research product of the RiskMetrics Group financial research and analysis unit. He also leads the technology sector research team. Previously, Mr. Perler worked at Pricewaterhouse Coopers auditing technology and media companies. He is frequently cited in business publications such as Barron's, BusinessWeek and the Wall Street Journal and has made numerous appearances on CNBC. Mr. Perler holds a BBA degree in accounting and finance, and a master's degree in accounting from the University of Michigan.