Navigating corporate reports need not be torture for the investors

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Part of the feedback frequently received from investors and stakeholders regarding corporate reporting is the volume of pages within many reports. The average number of pages of financial statements, for example, has increased significantly over the last few decades.

Stakeholders usually find this challenging because it makes it difficult to separate material information from immaterial information for their decision-making. It is best captured by picturing someone drinking directly from a fire hydrant.

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