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by MaysonL 2887 days ago
Interestingly, they found it necessary to present income with and without including 2017's $2.7B and 2018's $5B in fines.
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Not speaking for my employer, and only an highly amateur accountant.

I believe this is done because the appeals process is not yet final. As to whether they "found it necessary," it may be a requirement, or to frame expectations into future quarters when inevitably these numbers finally persist or reverse.

Well, they always highlight one off charges, it is very common.