Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

What Else Do Financial Records Include? Other than the most common line items found in financial statements, investors can also read the lesser known items, such as the footnotes, which often contain ...

The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation has published a set of near-final examples showing how companies can improve the reporting of uncertainties in their financial statements ...

Annual reports are the best way to get a snapshot of how a company is doing, and they can be an excellent resource for people who want to invest in stocks. But there are some things you need to know ...

As the chief operating officer at a firm specializing in financial and accounting services, I've seen firsthand the immense value that accurate financial reporting brings to a business. Whether you're ...

The development and communication of accurate and insightful financial reports and analyses are important for businesses and organizations to thrive. As stakeholders increasingly seek transparency and ...

When you apply for business funding, lenders and investors want to ensure they won’t lose money on your venture. That’s why bringing detailed financial statements to your pitch meeting is crucial.

There's a ton of paperwork that goes into maintaining your small business — and failure to file something important can result in penalties. One such piece of documentation that businesses should file ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with ...