What is the underlying premise of clean surplus theory and how is it applied in determining the valuation of a firm’s equity?

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER:
The underlying premise of clean surplus theory is that all profit and loss elements go through income. The valuation of a firm’s equity is based on the beginning of the period book value of equity plus the present value of expected future abnormal earnings, which are defined as earnings in excess of expected normal earnings.

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