Annual Reporting and Biennial Statements

Reports keep your stakeholders up to date on your organization’s affairs. Not only are these reports useful tools to demonstrate your organization’s successful history and bright future; they’re also sometimes a regulatory requirement. Some jurisdictions require annual reporting. In other jurisdictions, you may be able to engage in biennial reporting instead. Either way, there’s a great deal of information to consider when it comes to writing these reports. What do you need to include, and how can you appeal to stakeholders while satisfying regulatory requirements?

In this course, we’ll go over the essentials of annual reporting, including the purpose of annual reporting and the components of such reports. We’ll consider the importance of regulatory compliance and steps you can take to remain compliant despite possible challenges that can arise. We’ll also cover some best practices and other useful strategies for reporting, including utilizing biennial reports where possible, making use of data analytics, and adhering to international standards.

Learning Objectives

• Discover the benefits and components of annual reporting
• Understand how to remain compliant with regards to annual reporting
• Discover how to use data analytics and other tools and considerations to make your reports even more effective