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Accounting Research Guide

Resources

Background Information:
Understanding Financial Statements:
The Four Financial Statemetns:
Annual Reports:
Free Online Resources for Financial Information:

Available for purchase (at your own discretion)

Foreign regulations do not generally require companies to publicly disclose financial information, so it is rarely available for free. Below are resources for purchasing company financial information - which you may choose to do at your own discretion. Check with a librarian for alternate options. 
International Companies Operating in the U.S.

Private

Private company information is a little more difficult to find, as they are not required to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). If the company has a history of merging with or were acquired by a public company or if the company was public before going private, you may be able to find some SEC filings and information. Most of the sources for private company financial information will require you to purchase the information. Please do this at your own discretion and consult with a librarian, as we may be able to assist you to find some free information. 

In the meantime, refer to the Getting Started tab for some resources, as well as going directly to the company's website for more general information.

Non-Profit

Like private companies, most of the sources for non-profit company financial information will require payment. Please do this at your own discretion and consult with a librarian, as we may be able to assist you to find some free information.  Please also refer to the Getting Started tab for some resources, as well as going directly to the company's website for more general information.

Key Library Databases for Company Information

Type in your company name in the search box, then click on "All Content Types" and select "Companies", then choose from company profiles, industry analyst reports, mergers and acquisitions, and SEC filings from the dropdown.
This database includes Hoover's Company Profiles - a great resource for finding financial statement information.
Great resource for U.S. and International Company information.