Financial reports of public companies in the US and Canada can be accessed through various sources, including:
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Company websites: Most public companies have an "Investor Relations" section on their website, where they provide financial reports, annual reports, and other financial information. You can usually find these reports in the "SEC filings" or "Financial Reports" section of the website.
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website: The SEC is a government agency responsible for regulating the securities industry in the US. All public companies are required to file financial reports with the SEC, which are available to the public on the SEC's EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval) database.
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Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) website: The CSA is an umbrella organization of Canada's provincial and territorial securities regulators. Similar to the SEC, all public companies in Canada are required to file financial reports with the CSA, which are available to the public on the CSA's SEDAR (System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval) database.
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Financial news websites: Financial news websites such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and Yahoo Finance often provide access to financial reports and other financial information on public companies.
It's important to note that financial reports can be complex and difficult to interpret, so it may be helpful to seek the advice of a financial advisor or professional when reviewing them.
Public companies are required to disclose their financial statements
In the United States, public companies are required to disclose their financial statements to the public on a regular basis. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires companies to file quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual reports on Form 10-K. Additionally, companies may also choose to file other periodic reports or disclosures, such as proxy statements or current reports on Form 8-K, when certain events occur.
Therefore, public companies in the US must disclose their financial statements at least four times per year - once per quarter - in the Form 10-Q filings, and once per year in the Form 10-K filing. However, some companies may choose to disclose their financial information more frequently or in additional filings, such as monthly or bi-annual reports. |
