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Go to and review the annual reports recently released by two corporations in the same industry. Review each report and discuss the issues listed below.
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In your paper,
Describe organizational differences that you see in how each corporation discusses its annual performance.
Explain how clearly the data is or is not presented for enabling shareholders to draw conclusions about how well the company performed.
Explain what goals, challenges, and plans top managers emphasize in their discussion of results.
Describe ways the format and organization of each report enhances or detracts from the information being presented.
The Annual Report Formats paper
Must two to three double-spaced in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Centers
Must include a separate title with the following:
Title of paper
Students name
Course name and number
Instructors name
Date submitted
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Must utilize academic voice. See the resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
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Must use at least two scholarly or credible sources in addition to the course text.
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Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Centers
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. See the resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.
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