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This document is a quarterly report detailing the financial status, operations, and management's discussion of Golden Star Resources Ltd. for the period ended June 30, 2009, including an analysis

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How to fill out FORM 10-Q

1. Start by downloading the SEC Form 10-Q template from the SEC website.
2. Fill out the heading section with the company's name, address, and SEC file number.
3. Indicate the reporting period and the fiscal year-end date.
4. Provide a summary of significant accounting policies used for the quarter.
5. Complete the balance sheet section with current and non-current assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.
6. Fill out the income statement showing revenue, costs, expenses, and net income for the quarter.
7. Include a cash flow statement detailing cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities.
8. Disclose any material changes in financial condition or operations of the company.
9. Review the management discussion and analysis (MD&A) section for additional insights or risk factors.
10. Ensure compliance with GAAP or IFRS guidelines before submission.
11. File the completed Form 10-Q with the SEC electronically through EDGAR.

Who needs FORM 10-Q?

1. Public companies that are registered with the SEC.
2. Investors looking for detailed financial information about a company's performance.
3. Analysts and financial professionals for evaluating investment opportunities.
4. Regulators and market watchdogs for maintaining compliance and transparency.

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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 required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that provides a comprehensive overview of a company's financial performance and condition.

Who is required to file FORM 10-Q?

Publicly traded companies that are registered with the SEC are required to file FORM 10-Q.

How to fill out FORM 10-Q?

To fill out FORM 10-Q, companies must include financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and disclosures related to market risks, legal proceedings, and other significant events affecting the company.

What is the purpose of FORM 10-Q?

The purpose of FORM 10-Q is to provide investors and regulators with timely and regular updates regarding a company's financial health and operational results on a quarterly basis.

What information must be reported on FORM 10-Q?

FORM 10-Q must report financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, as well as management's discussion, legal proceedings, and any changes in the company's financial condition.