Quarterly financial report

In the private sector, a quarterly financial report is a type of financial report that encapsulates a company's financial performance over a three-month span. This reporting is mandated by various stock exchanges globally to ensure investors receive timely updates on a company's financial health. private sector financial reports highlight the overall outcomes of transactions for a specific period.
Within the public sector, quarterly financial reports detail a government's income and spending over a quarter of its designated fiscal year, which varies by jurisdiction. Public sector reports emphasize how transactions influence short-term financing needs, with decisions connected to annual or biennial budget allocations and a focus on balances tied to immediate governmental funding, such as the operating budget.
In the United States, the Form 10-Q serves as the quarterly financial report required by the U.S. [Securities and Exchange Commission|Securities and Exchange Commission] for public companies, providing detailed information on financial position, income, and cash flows for the reporting period.