The Coca-Cola Company (KO), like other U.S. publicly-held companies, files its financial statements in an annual filing called a Form 10-K with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). Coca-Cola has several assets that are listed on its balance sheet. Let’s look at what is reported on Coca-Cola’s Form 10-K regarding its accounts receivable. See the […]
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What does Coca-Cola’s Form 10-K communicate about its short-term investments?
February 16, 2015 
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Coca-Cola is firmly entrenched in our history and culture. On February 28, 2015, a Coca-Cola exhibition will open at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. The exhibition will feature paintings, photographs, and other items related to Coke’s iconic curved bottle. The exhibition will run through October 4, 2015. (Fun fact: Coca-Cola is sold in […]
Continue readingWhat does Walt Disney’s Form 10-K communicate about its PP&E?
February 12, 2015 0 Comments
In February 2015, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) unveiled its new interactive queue for one of its oldest attractions at its Magic Kingdom Park (Walt Disney World) in Orlando, Peter Pan’s Flight (see video here.) As guests wait in line, they enter into the Darling’s foyer. From the foyer, guests head into the children’s nursery. […]
Continue readingWhat does Walt Disney’s Form 10-K communicate about its unearned revenue and accrued revenue?
February 5, 2015 0 Comments
Over the past year, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has made the news because it increased its ticket prices at Walt Disney World in Florida, Disneyland Park in California, and other parks around the world. Ticket revenue, however, is not its only source of revenue. The following is an excerpt from the Notes to Consolidated […]
Continue reading10-K Minute: Target, Data Breach, and Contingent Liabilities
March 27, 2014 0 Comments
Background In the fourth quarter of 2013, hackers broke into Target Corporation’s system and stole the names and credit card information for up to 70 million customers. This data breach is among the largest data breaches in U.S. history and lawsuits against Target Corporation are being filed by several parties including customers, credit card companies, […]
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