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Types of Reports and Statements Typically Filed
10-K Reports All publicly traded companies are required to file a 10-K report each year to the SEC. The 10-K report is similar to the annual report, except that it contains… Read More »
Article in »Overview of Annual Reports
How you read an annual report depends upon your purpose. As an investor, your purpose may be to assess profitability, survivability, growth, stability, dividends, potential problems, risks or other fa… Read More »
Article in »Explanation of the Income Statement
The income statement (sometimes called the profit-and-loss statement or P&L) is the first financial statement that you'll find in the annual report. It shows the revenue, expenses and profit f… Read More »
Article in »Explanation of the Balance Sheet
The second financial statement that you'll encounter in the annual report is the balance sheet. The basic concept underlying a balance sheet is simple enough: total assets equals total liabilities… Read More »
Article in »Cash Flow Statements Explained
The cash flow statement is the newest of the three financial statements; companies have only been required to furnish investors with it since 1988. The cash flow statement is similar to the income sta… Read More »
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