Current authoritative pronouncements require the disclosure of segment information when certain criteria are met. Which of the following reflects the type of firm and type of financial statement for which this disclosure is required?
A) Annual financial statements for publicly held companies.
B) Annual financial statements for both publicly held and nonpublicly held companies.
C) Annual and interim financial statements for publicly held companies.
D) Annual and interim financial statements for both publicly held and nonpublicly held companies.

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Segment reporting requirements, as per current authoritative pronouncements, specifically apply to annual and interim financial statements of publicly held companies. This is to provide transparency and detailed information to investors and stakeholders about different parts of a company's operations.

Current Authoritative Pronouncements Require the Disclosure of Segment Information When