Project Summary: OBJECTIVE WRITE A PAPER TO SUPPORT YOUR POSITION (THESIS) ON THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. Why is the SEC so vehement in their stance that nonGAAP metrics should NOT be used? 2. Is the use of nonGAAP financial metrics an attempt to mislead investors? ACCESS THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING YOUR PAPER: A. Review the article at: https://www.cpajournal.com/2017/09/19/non-gaap-reporting-sampler/ B. Review the article at: http://goingconcern.com/sec-fines-company-failing-mention-they-paid-ceos-lavish-perks-and-some-non-gaap-stuff-too/