One of the Best Places to Look for Early Signals

question 72

Multiple Choice

One of the best places to look for early signals of change in a company's profitability is the

• A) annual report sent to the SEC.
• B) year-end financial statements.
• C) interim financial statements.
• D) annual report sent to stockholders.

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Definitions:

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