Answered By: Ash Faulkner
Last Updated: Dec 07, 2022     Views: 62

Exactly how a company's financial data is segmented in reporting varies by company composition, but generally you can find this information in a company's 10-K and 10-Q SEC filings (Note 11 in the Financial Statements section). Bear in mind that GAAP principles only require public companies to report business segments that account for 10% of total revenues, total profits, or total assets.

SEC filings can be accessed through the SEC website, but perhaps it is easier to navigate by going to the NetAdvantage database, searching by company name and then accessing SEC Filings under the News, Events and Filings section of the company profile. There is also a Business Segments section under the Company Details tab in company profiles in the Mergent Online database.

Please contact the Business Librarian for further guidance.