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Basic Question 3 of 18

In the annual report, where can a financial analyst find a discussion of the reasons for sales growth or decline?

A. Management discussion and analysis
B. Auditor's report
C. Notes to the financial statements
D. On the face of the income statement

User Contributed Comments 5

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kalps MDA or 10-k covers management's opinions for sales growth or decline
Lucas24 What about option C, wouldn't notes also provide more infor
Adi8232 discussion is the keyword, notes just provide info
anupshah9 Adi8232 ... good observation...
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe the importance of regulatory filings, financial statement notes and supplementary information, management's commentary, and audit reports

describe information sources that analysts use in financial statement analysis besides annual and interim financial reports

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 2, Module 1.