Select two types of information found in an annual report, other than the financial

statements and accompanying footnotes, and describe how they are helpful to the

users of annual reports.

Other than the financial statements and accompanying footnotes, an annual report provides

information concerning

 Management's discussion and analysis of results.

 Organizational objectives, strategies, and management's outlook for the future.

 Board of Directors members and the officers and top management of the organization.

 Segment data and performance information.

 New initiatives and research information.

 Recent stock price history and stock information.

Students will have many and varied answers as to how the information is helpful, which should

lead to a rich class discussion. This discussion can be combined with the discussion of part e.