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Robert KempNovember 28, 2006
Without Relief, The Accounting Profession Will find It Hard To Embrace Standard Harmonization
Analysis of: Booming Audit Firms Seek Shield From Suits | online.wsj.com
Author: Robert Kemp, Professor, University of Virginia - CC
1.    The US accounting profession is attempting to harmonize US GAAP with IFRS.2.    The US accounting profession finds it hard to embrace some harmonization principles because of the US legal environment.
Robert KempNovember 27, 2006
Health Care Accounting - Financial analysis issues
Analysis of: Yes, Red Wine Holds Answer. Check Dosage. | www.nytimes.com
Author: Robert Kemp, Professor, University of Virginia - CC
1.   Susan Mangiero is correct in highlighting the impact of increasing health care costs.2.   Financial analysts need to be concerned about the impact of retiree health care costs on earnings and the balance sheet.3.   FASB 158 changes the accounting...
Robert KempOctober 24, 2006
Watch out for Lucent - Be sure you understand how Lucent reports earnings
Analysis of: Lucent's earning hold steady | money.cnn.com
Author: Robert Kemp, Professor, University of Virginia - CC
The derivation of Lucent's earnings must be understood.  In the past couple of years, the majority of Lucent's earning are derived from the way it accounts for pensions.
Robert KempOctober 18, 2006
Understanding Risk in Pension Plan Investing
Analysis of: U.S. Senator Alarmed at Hedge Fund Risk in Pensions | money.cnn.com
Author: Robert Kemp, Professor, University of Virginia - CC
Financial analysts should always worry about the investments that pension funds make.  The above referenced article about hedge fund exposure is a good example.  However risk analysis of pension funds is too often limited to asset quality.  This is a big mistake. In analyzing pension...
Robert KempOctober 18, 2006
Financial Analysis: Understanding the impact of new pension disclosures
Analysis of: FASB Statement 158 | www.fasb.org
Author: Robert Kemp, Professor, University of Virginia - CC
The new pension accounting standard has many implications.  Although not perfect, it is a move in the right direction. The disclosures are intended to help financial analysts better understand what the firm is doing.

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