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Analysts produce forecasts of accounting earnings along with other forward-looking information. This information has strengths and weaknesses versus financial statement

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Analysts produce forecasts of accounting earnings along with other forward-looking information. This information has strengths and weaknesses versus financial statement information.

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a. Discuss whether you believe analysts’ forecasts are more relevant for business decision making than financial statement information.
b. Discuss whether you believe analysts’ forecasts are more reliable than financial statement information.

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