CBS Library recommends the following general format for business reports using APA:
Only use this template for items in library databases that are exclusive content to the database (i.e. are not found outside the database). Databases like: MarketLine, Passport, and Statista. Otherwise consult the guidelines for The Generic Reference. If the document has no publication date use (n.d.). Often documents like these can be updated, drastically changed, or removed over time, there for you should include the retrival date in the reference.
Author's last name, First initial. Second initial, if given. or Corporate Author name. (Year of Publication). Title of report:Subtitle if any. (Document number if available). [Type of document]. Retrieved Date from url of document
NOTE:
Below you will find examples from a selection of databases available from CBS Library.
Annual reports of companies are most likely found on the company homepage but can also be found in different databases. Here are two examples.
Novo Nordisk. (2021). Annual report 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2022, from https://www.novonordisk.com/content/dam/nncorp/global/en/investors/irmaterial/annual_report/2021/Novo-Nordisk-Annual-Report-2020.pdf
Nike. (2021). Form 10-K 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2022, from https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/320187/000032018721000028/nke-20210531.htm
As in-text citations:
(Novo Nordisk, 2021)
(Nike, 2021)
Bloomberg. (2019). Company analysis for Bank of Canada. Retrieved June 22, 2021 from https://www.bloomberg.com/
Bloomberg. (2017). Environmental, social, and governance analysis for Bank of Canada 11/10/12 to 11/10/17. Retrived October 12, 2019, from https://www.bloomberg.com/
As in-text citation:
(Bloomberg, Publication Year)
(Bloomberg, 2020)
If citing multiple reports by same author/database/company from the same year use a, b, c after the year
EIU. (2021a). Five year forecast: Denmark. [Report]. Retrieved January 27, 2022, from https://viewpoint.eiu.com/analysis/geography/XG/DK/reports/five-year-forecast
EIU. (2021b). Supply-chain disruptions boost agri-tech in the Middle East. [Insight]. Retrieved January 27, 2022, from https://viewpoint.eiu.com/analysis/article/971689680/
(EIU, Publication Year)
(EIU, 2021a)
(EIU, 2021b)
If citing multiple documents by same author/database/company from the same year use a, b, c after the year
Frost & Sullivan. (2018). Future of mass market and premium performance vehicles, 2025 (ME36 / 00). [Growth Insights]. Retrieved May 5, 2020, from https://member.frost.com/login?reportID=ME36-01-00-00-00
(Frost & Sullivan, Publication Year)
(Frost & Sullivan, 2018)
If citing multiple reports by same author/database/company from the same year use a, b, c after the year
If using only ONE report from GlobalData for the same year
GlobalData. (2023). Home Textiles Global Industry Data (2016-2026). [Data set]. Retrieved January 27, 2023, from https://explorer.globaldata.com/Analysis/details/home-textiles-global-industry-data-168681
If using MORE THAN ONE report from the same year
GlobalData. (2023a). Home Textiles Global Industry Data (2016-2026). [Data set]. Retrieved January 27, 2023, from https://explorer.globaldata.com/Analysis/details/home-textiles-global-industry-data-168681
GlobalData. (2013b). Country Analysis Report: Slovenia, PEST Insights (DRFCode: GD00003-041). [Country Report]. Retrieved January 27, 2023, from https://explorer.globaldata.com/Analysis/TableOfContents/country-analysis-report-slovenia-pest-insights-115469
As in-text citation:
(GlobalData, Publication Year)
(GlobalData, 2023)
If citing multiple reports by same author/database/company from the same year: (GlobalData, 2023a) and (GlobalData, 2023b)
If no author name is given
Euromonitor International. (2020). Childrenswear in Denmark [Country Report]. Retrieved January 23, 2021, from https://www.portal.euromonitor.com
If author name is given
Hodgson, A. & Solomon, D. (2020). The Future of the Middle Class [Briefing]. Retrieved March 21, 2021, from https://www.portal.euromonitor.com
If no date is available
Euromonitor International. (n.d.). Brexit Scenarios Tool: Quarterly Brexit Report: Q1 2020. Retrieved April 16, 2020, from https://www.portal.euromonitor.com
As in-text citation:
(Euromonitor International, Publication Year)
(Euromonitor International, 2020)
(Hodgson & Solomon, 2020)
(Euromonitor International, n.d.)
If no author name is given
Statista. (2019). Alcohol consumption in the United Kingdom. [Dossier]. Retrieved December 18, 2019, from https://www.statista.com/study/24946/alcohol-consumption-in-the-united-kingdom-statista-dossier/
If author name is given
Watson, A. (2018). Film Industry - Statistics & Facts. [Dossier]. Retrieved December 14, 2019, from https://www.statista.com/topics/964/film/
If no date is available
Statista. (n.d.). Top 100 Companies: Pharma & Biotech [Statista Toplist]. Retrieved April 16, 2020, from https://www.statista.com/study/30864/top-100-pharmaceutical-and-biotech-companies-global/
As in-text citation:
(Statista, Publication Year)
(Statista, 2019)
(Watson, 2018)
(Statista, n.d.)
This kind of texts is not handled well in a tool like Mendeley and is therefore recommended to do manually.