Annual eport
There are several sections to the 2012 Amazon Annual eport. The first five pages after the cover page consist of a letter to the shareholders, followed by a reprint of the 1997 letter to the shareholders. The rest of the annual report consists of the 10-K. The main sections of the 10-K are the descriptive Part I (business description, risk factors, etc.), the financial Part II (financial statements, notes, and accounting disclosures) and Part III, which is the governance section. There is also Part IV, which consists of the exhibits for the report.

Amazon enjoyed strong financial performance for the year. In his letter, CEO Jeff Bezos noted that the company's customer-driven focus, automated systems and its different investments are all key contributors to growth at the company. In particular, the Kindle, Amazon Prime and digital media are elements to which the company's performance is attributed. There is no real…...

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That it conveys the ideas with clarity and concision is important -- if more detail is wanted the investors know to look in the 10-K.
The tone is effective as well. The audience has an interest in specific information about the company (financial) but it also wants to feel good about the company. The choice of words, the soft colors and the images of happy people all serve to convey positive impressions about the company. The audience mostly needs to be addressed in the language of money, and the annual report does that.

For this audience, the annual report is the most effective means of reaching the audience. This information can be made available in a web-based format to complement the pdf file, but in general this format is effective. There are other tools that companies use to reach their shareholders, such as the SEC filings, investor conference calls and the…...

Annual eport
Currently, our economy is recovering from one of the worst recessions to occur since the early 1930's. Unemployment is roughly 8.6% in the midst of a favorable holiday season. Banks are decreasing their provisions for loan losses in the event a consumer doesn't pay a predetermined amount. 74% of the S&P companies recorded earnings better than expectation and the Fed has pledged holding the federal funds rate near its historic low until mid-2013. Simply put- the economy is getting mending itself, albeit at a slow pace. Emeritus, in regards to its business operations, is a company not as susceptible to the natural vicissitudes of the market. Its business of providing high quality senior service is rivaled by few. No matter what the prevailing economic conditions are, individuals will still need elderly care. In fact, as the baby boomer generation ages, they too will need more care further compounding this…...

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Annual eport
Within the context of the developed world, rudeness during routine interaction is now becoming as commonplace as it is ubiquitous. udeness has very profound implications on the overall communication and feedback networks that are present during a typical conversation. There are numerous causes and effects of rudeness during predictable conversations. The causes and effects are as varied as they are complex. However, in almost every scenario there are specific fundamental attributes that contribute to the use of rudeness. Many of these fundamental attributes can be avoided, which helps to foster a more collaborative conversation in regards to communication. Without appropriate awareness of these fundamental attributes, rudeness can negatively impact both communication and the relationships imbedded within those respective communications. The effects of rudeness are also quite varied as they will affect different individuals in different ways. Much like the causes of rudeness, the effects of rudeness are anchored in…...

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1) Cohen, Jon and Langer, Gary. "Poll: Rudeness in America, 2006." 3 Feb 2006. ABC News. 3 Feb. 2006.Web. 15 Aug. 2011

2) Way, Deborah. "Can Self-Righteousness be Necessary?" Oprah.com. n.d. Web. 15 Aug. 2011

Annual eport
Every company that is publicly traded or incorporated must file an annual report that gives a summary of its financial history over the past year. The annual report is a useful tool for determining the fiscal health of a company; many persons use this information. For example, a potential lender will look at this report to determine if the company is a good financial risk. Stock analysts use it to predict trends and individuals use it to decide if they want to buy or sell a stock. This research will explain the elements of an annual report and discuss the methods for analyzing it. It will then proceed to take a look at an actual annual report and discuss the results of that example.

A company's annual reports give a snapshot of the company's performance over the past year. It tells bout the company's revenues, expenditures, assets, debts and…...

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Kmart Corporation. 2002a. Annual Report. (SEC form 10-K) 2001. Edgars-online. Pgs. 25-27.

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The company shares are currently trading at 21.73, a decrease of 0.23% from the previous day. The strong financial performances in the second quarter of 2008, published at the end of August 2008, will most likely increase the stock prices in the next coupe of weeks. The 52 weeks range for Dell stock was between $18.13 and $30.77, with a one year target estimate aimed at $26.53. The earnings per share ratio was $1.34.

In order to calculate the weighted average cost of capital, we will use the following formula: WACC = Wd (Kd)(1-t)+(Wpfd)(Kpfd) +(We)(Ke), where Wd= the proportion of the financing taken on by debt; Wpfd= the proportion of the financing taken provided by preferred stock; We= the proportion of the financing provided by equity

Kd= the interest rate that the bank requires (we will use the average yield for the debt); Kpfd= dividend/share price; Ke= R (r)+ eta (Market Risk…...

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corporate annual report communicate stockholders interested parties financial statements. The annual report a summary corporation's operations previous 12-month time period states corporation's plans future.
The Wal-Mart Stores 2012 Annual eport

Wal-Mart's annual report, like the annual reports of most economic agents, can be found on their website, under the section designed for investors. This placement of the annual report is indicative of its financial importance and its role as a source of information for current and potential investors. Additionally, the quick and easy accessibility to the annual report of the largest American retailer reveals their commitment to transparent communications with any category of interested stakeholders, such as customers, employees, business partners, the public, governmental and non-governmental institutions and so on.

Still, what should also be remembered is that the annual report of Wal-Mart, as well as the annual report of other economic agents, is a document created solely by the respective institution.…...

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Wal-Mart 2012 Annual Report, Wal-Mart Website, retrieved from   / on August 24, 2012http://www.walmartstores.com/sites/annual-report/2012 

Target Annual eport:
Target Corporation that normally operates as Target is a retailing company in the United States with its headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Target mainly operates through its bullseye trademark and was ranked at position 33 in 2010 on the Fortune 500 Company listing. Since its inception, the Target experience has now grown beyond the walls of its stores as it creates a modern shopping experience to customers through personal, relevant, and rewarding connections. As shown in its annual report, the firm has adopted innovative strategies to drive its strong financial performance that create opportunities for profitable growth.

Main Sections of its Annual eport:

Since Target Corporation operates in two major segments, its 2010 financial report consists of two major sections and other segments that act as the appendices of its financial performance. These major sections are:

etail Segment:

The firm's retail segment as of 2010 generated an increased sales of approximately 3.7% from…...

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"Governance Guidelines." (n.d.). Target Corporation - Investors. Retrieved February 25, 2012,

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Netflix Annual eport
The annual report filed as a form 10-K offers investors a detailed look at a company's operating and financial results and, as a result, is an invaluable tool for anyone interested in a company's financial picture. As a publicly-traded company, Netflix is required to submit a form 10-K to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and send it to shareholders. The SEC requires the report to conform to a specific format, ensuring that every public company reports the same information. There are several main sections of this report.

The first item in this section describes the business the company engages in, including main products and services it offers and the markets in which it operates. This section also covers several other areas pertaining to the business, such as risk factors that affect the company or its securities. The SEC staff may have previously filed reports about the company's…...

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How to read a 10-K. (2011). U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Retrieved from:

 http://www.sec.gov/answers/reada10k.htm .

Netflix, Inc. (2011). U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, From 10-K.

t simply results in anticipated earnings or savings failing to materialize. The writedown was the result of the extinguishing of the goodwill that FedEx acquired in the Kinko's purchase. The Kinko's brand was eliminated, and this essentially dictated the timing of the writedown. All of the goodwill in the marketplace that came with the Kinko's name no longer exists, therefore FedEx needed to write that amount down.
The result was that in 2009, FedEx took a charge of $891 million, or $2.23 per diluted share, on writing down the Kinko's goodwill. FedEx attributes the writedown primarily to the discontinuing of the Kinko's name, but also to a "decline in the fair value of the FedEx Office reporting unit in light of economic conditions." The writedown had a significant impact on the company's net income. Already faced with an environment marked by stagnating revenues, the writedown resulted in a net income…...

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In terms of earnings, FedEx's failure to generate significant synergies from the Kinko's deal does not result in a writedown. It simply results in anticipated earnings or savings failing to materialize. The writedown was the result of the extinguishing of the goodwill that FedEx acquired in the Kinko's purchase. The Kinko's brand was eliminated, and this essentially dictated the timing of the writedown. All of the goodwill in the marketplace that came with the Kinko's name no longer exists, therefore FedEx needed to write that amount down.

The result was that in 2009, FedEx took a charge of $891 million, or $2.23 per diluted share, on writing down the Kinko's goodwill. FedEx attributes the writedown primarily to the discontinuing of the Kinko's name, but also to a "decline in the fair value of the FedEx Office reporting unit in light of economic conditions." The writedown had a significant impact on the company's net income. Already faced with an environment marked by stagnating revenues, the writedown resulted in a net income of $98 million, down from $1.125 billion the year before.

It is important to understand the Kinko's writedown in the context of the income statement. The company's profit declined substantially in fiscal 2009. In order to compare operating results for the year, the writedown must be added back to the $98 million net profit. FedEx did have a worse year, but it was not catastrophic. The writedown actually represents six years of failure since the Kinko's purchase. The financial impact of the failure may have been limited to the 2009 income statement, but it was the result of a steady six-year deterioration of the goodwill generated from the Kinko's purchase.

Wal-Mart's Annual eport:
The role of ethics and compliance in a business can be described as the link between the business environment and the three levels of the organization or business. These levels are the macro level, which is the national or global context of the business, the institutional level that entails the ethics that characterize a company, and the individual level ie. personal ethics in an organization. In the modern business environment, every company, organization, and corporation is required to carry out its operations and activities in an ethical manner and with complete honesty. The integrity of businesses and corporation that advocate for ethics and honesty is demonstrated by ethics and compliance with regulations. The need for corporations and businesses to conduct their activities in an ethical manner originates from the fact that ethics is regarded as the backbone of a business to maintain a secure financial environment. As…...

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2012, from  http://www.walmartstores.com/sites/annual-report/2012 /WalMart_AR.pdf

2003 Annual eport Global Terrorism: An Information System Failure?
The information system errors are common in government and private organizations. It is required to adopt a system development model to incorporate integration of the technology and business operations of any organization. The systems developed according to the requirements of information systems also cater the provision of self audit and correction of malfunctions. However a diligent approach should be taken when dealing with cross agency and cross organizations data. The classification of data received should be similar in order to construct relevant results.

The technology components used in TTIC are mainly based on the integrated approach for systems and IT infrastructure. However a hasty approach to deploy technology and IT in organizations cannot produce desired results. The business processes, products and services, and target audience audit is performed in the sections below to understand the short comings of TTIC and integration of interagency…...

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Bjelopera, J.P. (2011). Terrorism Information Sharing and the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Report Initiative: Background and Issues for Congress. Congressional Research Services, (R40901).

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French, G.S., & Gootzit, D. (2011). Defining and assessing vulnerability of infrastructure to terrorist attack. Vulnerability, Uncertainty, and Risk: Analysis, Modelling, and Management-Proceedings of the ICVRAM, 782-789.

Certain accounts receivables may not be collected, affecting actual cash flow; inventories do not necessarily represent finished or saleable products; revenues do not include discounts given post-shipment; pension plans are accounted for in a confusing manner; net-earnings per share are weighted.
Financial Performance

The total debt to equity ratio of the company is .92, making Hasbro highly liquid, and its profitability is also quite high -- the company currently boasts a gross margin of 60.20. Total assets for the company total over two billion ($2,764,894,000) even after long-term debt is subtracted, leaving the company a large amount of working capital, and the profit margin is currently 10.30. All of this shows the company to be in a very strong position in terms of its on-hand cash assets and its long-term resources, which would also help to cheapen credit for the company should future capital needs arise. The current ratio of 3.20…...

extel
According to extel's 2003 Annual Report, more than 12 million extel subscribers logged more than 101 billion minutes of use, pushed the walkie-talkie button more than 75 billion times and transmitted 11.9 terabytes of data. However, this success may be one of extel's major Achilles Heel. This traffic represented a rise of 37% over 2002. The company needs a faster network to support this volume increase and is also having problems because it uses the same frequencies as police and fire departments. It needs to acquire a different wireless spectrum from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This is easier said than done. extel has requested a spectrum in the 1.9-gigahertz range, but it may instead be given a 2.1-gigahertz spectrum, which requires more expensive wireless gear. And, extel's competitors, namely Verizon Wireless, continue to place pressure on the FCC to raise the price for the spectrum and to delay ortel's…...

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Nextel Communications, Inc.Annual Report 2003. Retrieved June 13, 2004 from Web site:  http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_files/irol/63/63347/reports/2003ar.pdf 

Nextel reports strong first-quarter 2004 results. (2004, April 22). Retrieved June 13, 2004 from Web site: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=63347&p=irol-newsArticle&t=Regular&id=517792&

Vettro, Nextel and salesforce.com offer new on-demand mobile service. Retrieved June 13, 2004 from Web site: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=63347&p=irol-newsArticle&t=Regular&id=526561

AMZN
Company Overview

Amazon is a Fortune 100 company, recording over $61 billion in revenue in the 2012 fiscal year, with a net loss of $39 in that period. The company is a retailer, operating almost exclusively online. Amazon runs a large family of retail websites, several of which are the market leaders. The flagship site Amazon.com is ranked as the #11 website in the world in terms of traffic by Alexa, which itself is an Amazon subsidiary (Alexa.com, 2013). Amazon is the dominant player in online retailing in several countries, including the U.S., the UK, Germany and Canada (Myslewski, 2013).

Amazon was founded in 1994 and is based in Seattle. The company has always focused its efforts on online retailing. Initially, Amazon was focused on books and music, but very quickly began to branch out into other retailing fields. Today, Amazon has a very broad product range, and including its partner retailers…...

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Investment management Risk Analysis Of Infosys
Infosys is a multinational corporation that provides business consulting, information technology, and outsourcing services. As an investment option, Infosys has been a popular choice for investors looking to diversify their portfolios and potentially benefit from the growing demand for technology solutions in the marketplace. However, like any investment, Infosys carries its own set of risks that must be carefully analyzed and managed.
One of the key risks associated with investing in Infosys is the volatility of the stock price. As a publicly traded company, Infosys' stock price is subject to fluctuations based on market conditions, interest....

I. Overview of JP Morgan Chase

1. History of JP Morgan Chase
   1. Founded in 2000 through a merger
   2. Became one of the largest banks in the U.S.
2. Core Businesses
   1. Retail banking
   2. Investment banking

II. Key Factors Driving JP Morgan Chases Success

1. Diversification
   1. Presence in various financial services sectors
   2. Ability to withstand market fluctuations
2. Technology and Innovation
   1. Investment in digital banking platforms
   2. Utilization of data analytics for decision-making
3. Strong Risk Management
   1. Robust risk assessment mechanisms
   2. Adherence to regulatory requirements

III. Future Outlook for JP Morgan Chase

1. Expansion Strategies
   1. International market expansion plans
   2. Diversification into emerging sectors
2. Focus on Sustainability
   1. Commitment to ESG principles
   2. Investments in green initiatives

IV. Social Responsibility and Corporate Citizenship

- JP Morgan Chase is committed to giving back to the communities....

1. International trade plays a crucial role in global economic development by promoting specialization and efficiency among countries, leading to increased productivity and overall growth.

2. The expansion of international trade has facilitated the transfer of technology and knowledge across borders, allowing developing countries to adopt advanced techniques and improve their production capabilities.

3. International trade has the potential to reduce poverty and inequality worldwide by creating job opportunities, increasing wages, and providing access to a wider range of goods and services for consumers.

4. Global economic development is positively influenced by international trade through the creation of economies of scale, which enable....

1. Balancing Progress Ensuring AI Advances Benefit Society and Minimize Risks

2. Ethics at the Forefront Shaping AI Development for Positive Social Impact

3. A Roadmap to Responsible AI Strategies for a Safe and Beneficial AI Future

4. From Risk Management to Risk Mitigation Safeguarding Society in the Age of AI