How to use an Annual Report and 10-K to Your Best Advantage – Fourth in a Series

Years ago, when reporters joined a prestigious business publication, they were handed a tattered copy of "How to Read an Annual Report," along with their typewriters. The veteran bureau chief's advice to new recruits was: "Look at 10-K's, too." Today, journalists are issued laptops and access publically-traded companies' financial statements on line. But, the worn booklet's recommendations and bureau chief's advice have withstood time. For credit professionals considering extending credit to…