The essential elements of a useful corporate intelligence, due diligence or investigation report.
Executive summary
The reader should understand the principal findings, risks and unresolved questions quickly.
Scope and methodology
The report should say what was asked, which sources were used, the date range and the practical limitations.
Source-led findings
Facts, source-derived indicators, inferences and allegations should not be mixed together.
Decision relevance
A good report explains what the findings mean for the client decision and what next questions or protections may be proportionate.
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