Beginner’s guide to 10-Q
Sally Kilbridge
May 15, 2017
Like all corporate filings, the 10-Q tends to present company information in the best light possible. It is written by accountants and lawyers, which means
Like all corporate filings, the 10-Q tends to present company information in the best light possible. It is written by accountants and lawyers, which means
The 2016 tax season is over. Which makes this the perfect time for your readers to start thinking about tax planning for next year. As of
A big part of breaking down a financial statement depends primarily on common sense: Looking at a company’s assets and liabilities. It’s also good to
The first stop for a reporter looking at a public company’s financial health is its financial statement, easily found in its annual report. The three main components
Community banks are essential to the local economy and play a vital role in the nation’s financial health. They provide business journalists a plethora of stories.
There are two main places to look for public companies’ financial reports and related information on the internet: the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website and,
Public companies have many ways of making themselves look more stable and successful than might be the case. Pro-forma financial reports are one tactic that present a
Defining derivatives and options Now we are going to discuss investment vehicles that are derived from others, appropriately called derivatives. Investors do not own the underlying
Financial statements and documents are a primary tool for the business reporter. Public companies registered in the U.S. must report all manners of their operations
Previous posts introduced the markets and the best-known investment vehicles, stocks and bonds. But even if you don’t own one of those investments, you probably
Now that W-2s and other documents are arriving in mailboxes, there’s ample opportunity for business journalists to find story angles around filing taxes. Here are
There is a little landmine hidden in the law just waiting to trap the unsuspecting business journalist. Jail could be the result. The law and
Two Minute Tips
Every Tuesday we send out a quick-read email with tips for business journalism. Sign up now and get one Tuesday.