Understanding Corporate Annual Reports Author:Brian Stanko, Thomas Zeller, Brian Stanko, Thomas Zeller Annual corporate reports provide a window into a companys strategy for future growth; however, many financial managers as well as the investing public focus exclusively on corporate earnings and fail to understand all the factors that comprise the earnings computation. Understanding Corporate Annual Reports explains the regulatory environ... more »ment surrounding annual reports, providing a detailed review of how to read reports correctly. Using Home Depots annual report as the primary example, Brian Stanko and Thomas Zellers easy-to-use guide examines a variety of types of financial reports, addressing both SEC and FASB regulations. Understanding Corporate Annual Reports allows readers to appreciate the complete implications of a corporate annual report.« less