Nonrecurring Occurrence

Extraordinary Item: Definition and Explanation
An extraordinary item is a nonrecurring occurrence that must be explained to shareholders in an annual or quarterly report. Examples include the write-off of a division, acquisition of another company, sale of a large amount of real estate, or uncovering employee fraud that negatively affects the company's financial condition.

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