With a friend, choose a large company in which you are interested. Obtain a copy of the annual report for this company. If it is not readily available in your university library, electronic versions can often be viewed using the Internet. Examine the use of tables, graphs and charts in your chosen company’s report. LO9 a To what extent does the use of graphs and charts in your chosen report follow the guidance summarised in Box 12.8 and Table 12.2?

b Why do you think this is?