A special report is a type of financial statement that deviates from the standard format used in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Such specialized reports help to address specific user needs while maintaining professional standards and clarity. Examples of such reports include cash receipts/disbursements reporting and proposed acquisition financial statements, as well as financial presentations made to comply with contractual agreements or regulatory provisions.
The purpose of a research report is to present the main findings and results of a systematic investigation. It should be concise and clear, with a clear structure, logically organized sections, and the inclusion of appropriate tables and graphs to show trends and relationships. A research report must also provide details about the research process and methodology, including sample sizes, research subjects, data collection procedures, and statistical analysis techniques. In addition, researchers should include a literature review section where they present existing research knowledge related to the topic of their systematic investigation.
The Hastings Center Report is one of the ways in which the results of our research projects are shared with the general public. It features single-authored essays written by members of research working groups, collections of essays addressing a particular issue in bioethics, and lively conversations among authors who reached differing moral conclusions about a topical question. It is published periodically by the Hastings Center for Bioethics and Humanities. Its first edition was published in 1996. It was originally hosted by Brit Hume, and was succeeded in 2007 by Bret Baier, who continues to host the program today.