DF - The Writing Is On The Wall For Dean Foods And Has Been Since March

One of the problems with accounting is that because it is so complex, things can fall through the cracks for the most aspiring DIY investors. Most of the time, sticking with the basics of accounting can keep investors safe - look for companies flush with earnings, top and bottom line growth, and conservative balance sheets. The troubles can happen when investors don't understand the ramifications of poor numbers, like the negative earnings that Dean Foods (DF) posted, and the goodwill impairment that caused the negative earnings.

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