Obtain The Coca-Cola Company's 2010 annual report either using the ''Investor Relations'' portion of its website (do a web search for Coca-Cola investor relations) or go to www.sec.gov and click ''Search for company filings'' under ''Filings and Forms (EDGAR).''
Required:
1. Did Coca-Cola report any changes in accounting principles between 2008 and 2010? If so, describe the reason for the change in principle and how Coca-Cola accounted for the change?
2. What types of estimates did Coca-Cola discuss in its financial statements?
3. Does Coca-Cola report any other changes in its financial statements? If so, describe the nature of the change and how Coca-Cola accounted for this change.