A special report is a document that deviates from the format of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These specialized reports allow an auditor to view information in a different way and are often required for compliance with contractual agreements or regulatory provisions. They may also be used to support internal audits performed by an accounting firm for a client or governmental entity.
A research report is a document that summarizes the results of a systematic investigation. It highlights existing knowledge in the field and indicates areas that require further exploration. It also discusses the implications of the findings for future research and development efforts. Research reports typically include illustrations and other visual representations of data to make the report more understandable for a non-expert audience.
The program is known for its in-depth coverage of major news stories from Washington, particularly political ones involving the President, Congress and the Supreme Court. It was first launched in 1996, and it was originally hosted by Brit Hume until he left the show in 2007. Bret Baier replaced him on Fridays beginning in fall 2007, and he is currently the program’s host. The show is a part of CNN’s cable news network and broadcast from their studio in Washington, DC.
The Hastings Center Report publishes the results of many of its bioethics projects in special report form. These might be essays prepared by members of project working groups, consensus documents or lively conversations among individuals who reached divergent moral conclusions on a topical issue.