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  • CHAPTER 6 Finding the story behind the numbers
  • Dissect financial statements

Dissect financial statements

‹ Start with the web up Balance sheet ›

Financial statements generally consist of:

  • Balance sheet
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Statement of shareholders’ equity
  • Notes to financial statements

Do you know how to go about researching companies that are incorporated offshore?

Consult the Investigative Dashboard, a web-based center for investigative reporters to find resources, share information and learn new tricks of the trade. Technical support provided by the International Center for Journalists. http://www.datatracker.org/

‹ Start with the web up Balance sheet ›

Who’s Running the Company? A Guide to Reporting on Corporate Governance

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A Project Of:

  • CHAPTER 1 What's good governance, and why should journalists care?
  • CHAPTER 2 The all-important board of directors
  • CHAPTER 3 All about shareholders
  • CHAPTER 4 Inside family-owned and state-owned enterprises
  • CHAPTER 5 Toeing the line: regulations and disclosure
  • CHAPTER 6 Finding the story behind the numbers
    • Start with the web
    • Dissect financial statements
    • Balance sheet
    • Income statement
    • Cash flow statement
    • Look for stories on annual reports, periodic statements
    • Ask uncomfortable questions
    • Tips for spotting "shenanigans"
    • What do you know?
    • Chapter 6 Sources
  • CHAPTER 7 Writing and reporting tips
  • Selected Resources
  • Glossary
  • Acknowledgments

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