How to link Bureau van Dijk data with S&P Compustat data
Recommendations
When linking Bureau van Dijk (Moody's) data with Compustat data, we recommend that you first link the Bureau van Dijk (Moody's) data to CRSP data. Then link to Compustat.
Note that when linking Bureau van Dijk (Moody's) data to CRSP data, we recommend linking through the ISIN (CUSIP) for US Companies.