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- November 23, 2012 at 8:36 pm #55677
Hello,
In Q2) b) of 2012 (Fresco) the eps figure uses the after-tax-profit before comprehensive income. Is there a general rule as to how the comprehensive income should be treated for eps, or is it always ignored? Is there a reason why it is ignored, maybe to make year-on-year comparisons smoother?
Thanks,
Dan
November 23, 2012 at 11:25 pm #108532We’re trying to compare “earnings” so matters such as revaluation increases don’t qualify as earnings. We’re actually looking for “earnings available for equity” but still my comment about “earnings” applies
November 24, 2012 at 4:52 pm #108533Thank you Mike,
Sorry I’m not sure I understand why comprehensive income doesn’t affect “earnings available for equity” – isn’t a gain on a leasehold value realisable by the equity holders if they sell the leasehold?
November 25, 2012 at 10:04 am #108534Is a gain on a revaluation really “earnings”? Or is this not something we need to be prudent about and not treat it as earnings until it’s actually earned?
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