Microsoft cuts another 7,800 jobs, takes $7.6 billion "impairment charge"

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DerNebel said:
Will the impairment charge be reflected in their results for the Apr-Jun quarter or in the next one?

I'm guessing it will be in the Apr-Jun, and they are announcing it now to reduce sticker shock when they release earnings and people see a big fat $7.6 billion impairment write off.