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This document is a quarterly report submitted by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to provide updates on financial information and performance for the period ended June 30, 2011, including comprehensive financial

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How to fill out FORM 10-Q

1. Obtain FORM 10-Q from the SEC's EDGAR database or your company's investor relations site.
2. Review the instructions for completing the form to understand the required sections.
3. Provide the company's name, address, and other identifying information at the top of the form.
4. Complete the financial statements section by including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
5. Fill out the notes to financial statements with any significant information or accounting policies.
6. Include management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) to discuss the company's performance and future outlook.
7. Complete any additional sections such as risk factors and controls and procedures.
8. Review the completed form for accuracy and compliance with SEC regulations.
9. File the FORM 10-Q electronically with the SEC through the EDGAR system.

Who needs FORM 10-Q?

1. Publicly-traded companies in the United States are required to file FORM 10-Q quarterly with the SEC.
2. Investors and analysts looking for detailed financial information about publicly-traded companies.
3. Regulatory bodies monitoring financial health and compliance of corporations.
4. Stakeholders concerned with corporate governance and accountability.

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What triggers the filing of Form 10?

The SEC requires a company to file SEC Form 10 when it has more than $10 million in total assets and more than 500 shareholders. A company with fewer shareholders or assets may voluntarily make this SEC filing, but it is not required.

What is the difference between a 10-K and a 10-Q?

While 10K reports are due annually and must include audited financial statements, 10Q reports are due quarterly, three times a year, and include unaudited financial statements. 10Q filings provide shareholders and the public an on-going update on a company's performance over the year.

What is the difference between a Form 10-K and a Form 10-Q?

While 10K reports are due annually and must include audited financial statements, 10Q reports are due quarterly, three times a year, and include unaudited financial statements. 10Q filings provide shareholders and the public an on-going update on a company's performance over the year.

Is Form 10-Q audited?

Form 10-Q is similar to Form 10-K but less detailed. Additionally, the financial statements in a 10-Q are near the beginning of the filing, unlike the 10-K. The financial statements in a Form 10-Q are considered unaudited, unlike in the 10-K, where a full audit is performed.

Which of the following entities requires the filing of the Form 10-Q?

Yes, all U. S. public companies issuing common shares of stock that trade on exchanges are required to file Form 10-Q.

What is Form 10-Q used for?

The 10-Q provides a window into the financial health of a company. Investors can use the form to get a sense of its quarterly earnings and other elements of its operations and to compare them to previous quarters. Thus, it is a dependable performance-tracking tool.

Who signs 10-Q?

At least one complete copy of the report filed with the Commission and one such copy filed with each exchange must be manually signed on the registrant's behalf by a duly authorized officer of the registrant and by the principal financial or chief accounting officer of the registrant.

Who has to file 10-Q?

Any publicly traded company must file the Form 10-Q, along with the Form 10-K and other required filings. The SEC gives two timeframes for filing: Large accelerated and accelerated filers with a float exceeding $700 million need to submit Form 10-Q within forty days of the quarter's end.

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What is FORM 10-Q?

FORM 10-Q is a quarterly report mandated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that provides a comprehensive overview of a public company's financial performance during the quarter.

Who is required to file FORM 10-Q?

Publicly traded companies in the United States that are subject to the SEC's reporting requirements are required to file FORM 10-Q.

How to fill out FORM 10-Q?

To fill out FORM 10-Q, a company must provide its financial statements, management discussion and analysis, disclosures about market risk, and any other relevant information as required by the SEC guidelines.

What is the purpose of FORM 10-Q?

The purpose of FORM 10-Q is to provide ongoing transparency and timely information to investors about a company's financial performance and operational updates on a quarterly basis.

What information must be reported on FORM 10-Q?

FORM 10-Q must report financial statements, management's discussion and analysis of financial condition, disclosures regarding risk factors, legal proceedings, and other material events that have occurred during the quarter.