Question

You work for an accounting firm, and your supervisor is interested in learning more about the proposed tax reforms in your state. You are asked to write a short report that provides your supervisor with information and data on the proposed tax reforms and how they will affect the processes your firm has in place. You will have to consult several sources to gather this information.
What type of short informational report have you been asked to write?
a. A progress report
b. An investigative report
c. A summary

Answer 1

Answer: An investigative report

Explanation:

An investigative report is created with the intent which is that it may be used in a court of law. The investigative report should be succinct and must focus on the mission of the investigation.

The investigator's primary purpose is to find information and evidence on a precise matter, in order to recover significant documents, or certain file types. The goal of the investigation is usually defined by ones client who could either be internal to the organization one works for or another lawyer or investigator.