Research Paper Assignment: A Novice's Guide to Reading an Annual Report
Length: 1000 words.
Read ALL of the sections of this article, including:
a. What is an annual report to shareholders?
b. What are the purposes and objectives for the Annual Report to Shareholders?
c. How should the annual report be read? For what, precisely, should the reader search?
d. Why does the annual report include an Opening Letter from the Chairman or CEO to shareholders?
e. What is the annual report Operating Review?
f. Why does the annual report present "Market Strategy and Market Conditions?"
g. What is the purpose of the Annual Report Management Discussion and Analysis?
h. Which Financial Statements and Notes always appear in the Annual Report?
o Financial statement highlights
o Income statement
o Balance sheet
o Statement of changes in financial Position (SCFP, or Cash flow statement)
o Retained earnings statement
o 10-20-year economic history
o Notes on financial statements
i. What is the required Auditor's Statement and why is it presented in the Annual Report?
j. How is corporate governance presented? How are company directors, and officers identified?
k. What is the US Form 10-K, UK Form AR01, Canadian AIF?
Format your assignment 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 assignment, 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.