Write a brief essay on the goal is to help you locate familiar information sources. You should also explore other sources beyond the SEC EDGAR database. In your essay, at a minimum include the following details, along with any other noteworthy details you notice.
SEC Web Site Exploration
Investigate how to locate SEC data and various financial statements for publicly traded companies.
Select any publicly traded organization (e.g., your employer may be a good choice).
Locate the organization on the SEC’s Web site at https://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml
Use the EDGAR database on the SEC Web site to view the organization’s 10-K filing. Also, search for the company’s standard industrial classification (SIC) code. Retrieve the different financial statements in the 10k filing. Check out the footnotes in the financial statements. Discuss any emerging issues that are evident on the SEC Web site.
What is a Form 10-K?
How is the 10-K different from a company’s Annual Report to shareholders?
Why are companies required to file Form 10-K?
Who benefits from the information available within the 10-K?
Include 2 or more APA formatted sources with proper in-text citations.
