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  • CHAPTER 6 Finding the story behind the numbers
  • What do you know?

What do you know?

‹ Tips for spotting "shenanigans" up Chapter 6 Sources ›

Quick Quiz

1. This statement gives a “snapshot” of the company’s financial position at a particular moment.

A. The periodic earnings report.
B. Balance sheet.
C. Cash flow statement.

2. Non-operating expenses are:

A. Expenses related to financing and investing activities.
B. Expenses connected with normal business operations.
C. Unexpected costs.

3. Subtracting liabilities from a company’s total assets yields:

A. Net income.
B. Short-term debt.
C. Shareholders’ equity.
‹ Tips for spotting "shenanigans" up Chapter 6 Sources ›

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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