how do companies write an annual report 
an annual report has a few sections and steps that must convey a certain amount of information much of which is legally required for public companies most public companies hire auditing companies to write their annual reports an annual report begins with a letter to the shareholders then a brief description of the business and industry the report should include the audited financial statements balance sheet income statement and statement of cash flows the last part will typically be notes to the financial statements explaining certain facts and figures 