Is divided into two important parts: operating and non$-$operating sections; also known as

the profit and loss statement.

Aggregates all cash inflows, which the company receives from its ongoing activities and

investment sources, and all cash outflows.

Details changes in the capital received from investors in exchange for stock $($paid$-$in

capital$),$ donated capital, and retained earnings.

Is required by the SEC and includes the audited document that shows the company's

financial results for the past year and management's discussion about the future outlook

and plans.

Has three segments that when analyzed together give an idea of what the company owns

and what it owes.