Annual report writing.
Is it time to write your annual report but you have no capacity?
Are you editing wildly different reports from across your organisation, all written in different ways?
My annual report writing service can help.
Editing & writing for governance reports.
Preparing your annual report
Annual report writing can be challenging. Each part of the organisation presents its report in their own words and style, with different lengths and in variable tone.
When you need to prepare a consistent and compelling annual report, I can help.
Working with your in-house team, I can help create or edit content to highlight your achievements and outcomes. Then we can streamline the report so it has an effective structure. I want to highlight your organisation’s achievements and impact.
I also love writing case studies to demonstrate how and why your organisation achieved its results.
Why choose Rosanne Barrett’s annual report writing service?
I’m a professional business writer.
I’ve been a journalist at quality publications for about two decades. I know who to translate your complex ideas into clear writing. Learn more about my background here.
It can be helpful to have an outside perspective when preparing your annual report.
My priority is writing the best possible annual report for your organisation.
Brisbane annual report writer.
Australian property organisation annual report writing
I worked with the internal team for an Australian peak body to develop a consistent annual report.
By ghostwriting content, including reports from the chief executive officer and the president, we were able to create a quality report within deadline.
National health advocacy group annual report
This project involved collating reports from across the organisation and making sure the style, tone and branding was consistent.
Together with the content lead, we structured and created an annual report that highlighted the achievements and impact of the Australian peak body in 2019/2020.
Annual report editing for a Queensland Government department
To showcase the service’s achievements and outcomes, I wrote case studies for the government department’s annual report.
Together with the internal communications team, I helped edit the report for accuracy, spelling, grammar and to make sure it was in keeping with the style guide.
Rosanne is an extremely talented, reliable and creative communications professional. She combines accurate and powerful writing with a helpful and engaging personality. She is trusted and respected by colleagues and contacts, and never fails to meet deadlines, and deliver to high standards.
Annual report writing services.
What is an annual report?
Annual reports provide an overview of the company’s financial and operational performance from the previous reporting period, generally the financial year.
They have been a standard form of reporting for more than a century, according to CPA Australia, which describes their role as “the primary source of trustworthy, independently verified information provided by listed companies to their investors and other stakeholders”.
Writing an annual report is an important task that provides stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of an organisation’s performance, achievements, and possibly, future plans.
For some organisations, it is a regulatory requirement. For others, it is an opportunity to inform the public and those with an interest in the organisation of key updates throughout the year.
The format of an annual report can vary depending on the organisation and its specific requirements, but there are common elements in addition to the financial requirements that are often included.
These are company highlights or an executive summary, a Board Chair report, Chief Executive Officer report, operational reports, and ESG reporting. Financial reporting and a directors’ statement is also a requirement for public companies.
Annual report formats
The annual report format should be tailored to the individual organisation. A privately held company may not need too much more detail than the financials, complemented by a description of the operations. A listed entity, however, will require a directors’ report ( including a remuneration report), a corporate governance statement (or the URL of the homepage on the company’s website where the statement is located), the financial reports and an auditor’s report on the financial and remuneration reports.
A common structure is:
- Cover page
- Table of contents
- Executive summary or key highlights
- Provide a brief introduction to the organisation, its mission, vision, and values.
- Share any significant milestones or developments that have occurred during the year.
- Board Chair report: Outline the strategic plan and the implementation to date
- CEO report
- Operational highlights
- Major accomplishments, projects, or initiatives
- Include possible case studies if relevant
- ESG overview: Highlight any environmental, social, or governance initiatives
- Financial statements: Detailed statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
Writing an annual report
Before you start to write the annual report, it is important to confirm the purpose, audience and key messages. Determine the theme of the report, and the main messages you want to convey. Highlight significant achievements, milestones, challenges, and strategies for the future.
Write in a clear, concise, and jargon-free manner. Avoid using overly technical terms that may confuse non-experts. Use bullet points, subheadings, and visuals to enhance readability. Good graphic design can add significant value and improve the readability of the report.
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