Accounting policies note is NOT found in a 10-K.
Step-by-step explanation:
A report that has to be submitted every year about the financial status of those companies that are publicly trading is called a 10-K. This is very important report to be submitted and this is an important requirement SEC. The things that are to be included in this report are financial statements,organizational structure, earnings per share,compensation given for executives, company's history,etc.
The report includes 5 most important sections such as information about the products and services that are produced by the business and its operations, The risks to which the company is exposed or being to be exposed, MD&A which is called management's discussion and analysis, financial statements and other related data.