E identify and describe information sources that analysts use in financial statement analysis besides annual financial statements and supplementary information;

Question 1

In addition to annual financial statements and supplementary information, what other information sources will an analyst use in financial statement analysis

Answer 1

Quarterly or semiannual updates which aren’t necessarily audited.

8-K: Changes to major assets, changes to management or corp governence
10-K: Annual financial
10-Q: Quarterly financials
Proxy Statements: Shareholder votes
Corporate Reports: Marketing
Press Releases: Marketing
Earnings guidance (before the financials):

Question 2

Where do analysts find pertinent information on economic conditions?

Answer 2

Trade journals

Statistical Reporting Services

Government Agencies