Cook, Inc., a manufacturer of tires, has given you its most recent annual report in an effort to obtain a sizable loan. The company is very...

Cook, Inc., a manufacturer of tires, has given you its most recent annual report in an effort to obtain a sizable loan. The company is very profitable and appears to have a sound financial position. Based on a report presented on prime-time television last night, you are aware that Cook is a defendant in several lawsuits related to its defective tires that cause vehicles to overturn. The information presented on television is an example of financial information that is