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What type of audit opinion was given for the financial statements and the internal financial controls for Nike on their 10k report? Explain the key items discussed in the audit report.
A Form 10-K is an annual report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), that gives a comprehensive summary of a company's financial performance. Although similarly named, the annual report on Form 10-K is distinct from the often glossy "annual report to shareholders," which a company must send to its shareholders when it holds an annual meeting to elect directors (though some companies combine the annual report and the 10-K into one document). The 10-K includes information such as company history, organizational structure, executive compensation, equity, subsidiaries, and audited financial statements, among other information.
The government requires companies to furnish 10-K forms so that investors have fundamental information about companies so that they can make an informed investment decision.
The 10-K includes five distinct sections:
Here are the four types of audit reports that are given by external auditors: