A customized financial report that deviates from standard reporting formats. Creating special reports requires understanding unique information needs and reporting objectives while maintaining professional standards and clarity. Examples include a special report prepared for a major donor to show how their grant dollars were used in different programs, or a special report that is issued to comply with regulatory requirements or contractual agreements requiring audited financial statements.
A special report should be clearly labeled and have a concise, informative title. Authors should identify the significance of the topic covered in their expert opinion and describe the research discussed. A brief list of keywords, in alphabetical order, is required to assist in indexing the article. Authors should obtain a letter of permission from all individuals cited in the paper (or a signed statement of consent) to use personal communications.
The FT delivers expert analysis of the big issues that affect business and finance in compelling print, video and digital formats. Its reports cover countries around the world, industries from tech to luxury and themes from workplace health to entrepreneurship.
The USTR Special 301 Report reflects the outcome of a Congressionally mandated review of global intellectual property rights protection and enforcement and identifies trading partners in which improvements are needed to encourage investment in IP-intensive industries that benefit both the United States and local economies. The USTR expects constructive cooperation with trading partners identified in the Special 301 Report to help improve the environment for authors, brand owners, and inventors worldwide.