Former TV finance analyst charged with securities fraud
By coming up with quarterly or annual earnings estimates, they can then come close to giving a fair value for a company as well as a target share price by using cash flow analysis. Earnings estimates are put together to produce a consensus estimate, which would then be used as a benchmark against which a company’s actual performance is assessed. When a company misses the consensus estimate, it is reported as an earning ‘surprise’.
- Body of knowledge refers to the core teachings and skills that are necessary for people looking to enter a profession.
- Financial analysts should have a deep