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Boeing's $32 Billion Accounting Question
SEC's look at program costs makes sense for investors
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Corporate profit is an inherently imprecise measure. That's one reason why investors often focus on cash flow -- the money actually coming in and going out of a business.
Even so, the way Boeing recognizes profit is fairly unique. Arguably, the aircraft-maker's approach asks too much faith from investors.