A special report is a customized financial report prepared for specific purposes or users, deviating from standard financial statement formats. Special reports address unique information needs while maintaining professional standards and clarity. They can be issued to satisfy contractual agreements or regulatory requirements, as well as to support internal audits by an accounting firm for a client or governmental entity.
In journalism, a special report is an in-depth, thorough and detailed piece of reporting. Often, it involves investigating and exposing wrongdoing or corruption, data-driven reporting, or technical subject matter that requires a level of expertise and understanding that not all reporters have. Specialized reporting is a critical aspect of today’s media landscape, and it can increase a journalist’s credibility by demonstrating their depth of knowledge on the subjects they cover.
FT Special Reports are editorially-independent investigations of the major issues impacting business and finance, presented in compelling print and video formats. They deliver a valuable insight into the global issues that matter to our influential audience, whilst providing commercial partners with a highly-engaged platform for their messaging.
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