How does the 10-K report differ in content from the 10-Q?

Identify a publicly held multinational company of your choice. Research its filings to the SEC, particularly the 10-K and 10-Qs. Also, examine its annual report online. Then, answer the following questions:

  1. Describe how the annual report differs from the 10-K. What is contained in the annual report that is not in the 10-K? What is contained in the 10-K that is not in the annual report?
  2. How does the 10-K report differ in content from the 10-Q? What is the reason for the difference?
  3. Describe 2 disclosures in the 10-K that were surprising or interesting to you. Why were they interesting or surprising to you?

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Grading Criteria
Describe how the annual report differs from the 10-K.  What is contained in the annual report that is not in the 10-K? What is contained in the 10-K that is not in the annual report? 32%
How does the 10-K report differ in content from the 10-Q? What is the reason for the difference? 32%
Describe 2 disclosures in the 10-K that were surprising or interesting to you. Why were they interesting or surprising to you? 36%

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