Wednesday, March 15, 2023
1 p.m. EDT
Many companies use non-GAAP financial measures to paint a more comprehensive picture of their financial situation. But use caution; the SEC is always watching to make sure these measures are used appropriately.
During this session, our experts will:
- Revisit the nature and purpose of non-GAAP financial measures
- Review current regulatory framework, including Regulation G, Regulation S-K item 10(e)
- Examine recent SEC guidance on non-GAAP financial measures in public disclosures, including C&DIs issued by the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance
- Examine recent SEC guidance on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics used in MD&A and other company disclosures
- Examine recent SEC comment letters on non-GAAP financial measures and KPIs and identify SEC areas of concern
- Consider related SEC enforcement actions
- Analyze audit committee and management roles in compliance and effective disclosure controls
- Offer practical suggestions for ongoing compliance with related SEC rules and guidance
After this session, you will:
- Be reminded of the use of non-GAAP financial measures
- Become familiar with disclosure trends related to non-GAAP financial measures, as well as KPIs
- Be aware of the SEC’s areas of concern in this area, as well as enforcement action trends
- Become familiar with companies’ compliance roles and understand which disclosure controls can be helpful
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