Strengths and weaknesses of form 10 k

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1. Select a company of your choice, and review a Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Communicate with your group to ensure that each group member reviews a different company.

2. Prepare a paper of 5-7 pages on the following:

3.What type of segment reporting is required of annual financial statements, as defined by FASB Statement No. 131?

4. Compare these requirements to the financial information and disclosures included in Form 10-K of the company you selected.

5. Are they adequate? Why or why not?

6. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Form 10-K information and disclosures in terms of whether they provide relevant and reliable information to investors.

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