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Accounting Change

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technology1 year ago

"Big Tech's Accounting Change Boosts Profits by $10bn, Stock Market in 'Very Dangerous' Position, U.S. Economy Booming with Huge Job Gains"

Big Tech companies have boosted their profits by $10 billion through an accounting change that extends the estimated lifespan of their servers, allowing them to depreciate the cost over a longer period. This adjustment has led to increased profits for companies such as Amazon, Alphabet, Facebook, and Microsoft, sparking debate about the impact of such changes on financial reporting and transparency.

business2 years ago

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Targets Haslams' Pockets in Truck Stop Deal

The Haslam family, owners of the Pilot Travel Centers truck stop chain, has filed a lawsuit against Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, alleging that the conglomerate is artificially depressing the purchase price for the family's remaining 20% stake in Pilot. Berkshire changed the accounting practices at Pilot, resulting in lower reported earnings and a reduced valuation for the Haslam's stake. The family claims that Berkshire is using this accounting change to underpay them for their interest. The lawsuit seeks court intervention to revert to the previous accounting method.