2.3.3.1.1 Financial and Operational Combined Uniform Single (FOCUS) Report
Under SEC Rule 17a-5, most broker-dealers are required to file an audited Financial and Operational Combined Uniform Single (FOCUS) report annually with the SEC. The main purpose of the FOCUS report is to state the financial condition of the firm. The report must include a computation of net capital.
Parts of the FOCUS report must be filed either monthly or quarterly. In addition to filing with the SEC, FINRA members also must file FOCUS re