WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission put companies and their advisors on notice Tuesday regarding the use of unaudited financial results or pro forma information. The agency ...

Nobody has a crystal ball to tell the future, but a well-thought out pro forma can help you project to the best of your ability and explore different scenarios. A pro forma is simply a financial ...

Accurate budgeting can make or break a business. An operating budget provides an overview of the costs of running your business, predicting your company's daily expenses and income. A pro forma -- ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Pro-forma earnings are financial statements ...