A New Accounting Rule Offers Fresh Insights Into Public Companies - Barron's

1. Meta reports $31 billion in employee compensation for 2024, 41% of segment costs. 2. Reality Labs experienced a $69 billion operating loss since 2019; 2024 loss increased 10%. 3. 40% of Meta's total $41 billion compensation was share-based, potentially affecting stock dynamics. 4. New disclosures may reshape investor perceptions of Meta's segment financial health and costs. 5. ABC accounting standard could enhance transparency, impacting future earnings evaluations for Meta.