SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Technology Stocks : Lucent Technologies (LU) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Dan Hamilton who wrote (14741)5/12/2000 12:14:00 PM
From: GVTucker  Respond to of 21876
 
Dan, RE: Imagine the nerve of the FASB -- making tech companies occasionally show compensation as an expense.

Reality bites, doesn't it?



To: Dan Hamilton who wrote (14741)5/12/2000 12:53:00 PM
From: Kenneth E. Phillipps  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 21876
 
Imagine the nerve of the FASB -- making tech companies occasionally show compensation as an expense.

I was surprised to learn that Cisco computes its operations earnings without treating payroll taxes on exercised options as an expense. Payroll taxes, such as FICA, are very real cash expenses and should be treated as such. Otherwise, earnings reports are distorted to appear larger than they really are.


HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News