Homework: Annual Report Formats
Go to AnnualReports and review the annual reports recently released by two corporations in the same industry. Review each report and discuss the issues listed below.
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In your paper,
a. Describe organizational differences that you see in how each corporation discusses its annual performance.
b. Explain how clearly the data is or is not presented for enabling shareholders to draw conclusions about how well the company performed.
c. Explain what goals, challenges, and plans top managers emphasize in their discussion of results.
d. Describe ways the format and organization of each report enhances or detracts from the information being presented.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.