i am value investor. before invest my hard earning money in a listed company i check all the details of the company. For this reason i already finalized below 4 no. question.

1. Are receivables rising faster than sales, leading to an increase in receivable days?

2.  Is the company engaging in earnings manipulation by shifting expenses, recognizing revenue inappropriately, or deferring revenue to manipulate current or future reported earnings?

3. Is there a significant and unexplained gap between the company's reported profits and its operating cash flow, potentially due to consistently lower cash flow, unusual transactions lacking economic substance, or aggressive receivables management?

4. Are the company's fixed assets depreciated in line with industry norms, and do its capital expenditures align with expansion plans without signs of fund misappropriation?

Now i will give you below 24 no. questions. After consider above 4 no. questions, tell me from below 24 no. questions which should be top 10 question  i should add in above list to complete my question list to analysis the company completely.

Note: don't change any question.

1. Is a high proportion of R&D expenses being capitalized?

2. Are there large one-time charges or write-offs during periods of poor performance?

3. Has a new CEO taken over recently, followed by a sudden improvement in earnings?

4. Is the company turning the sale of a business into recurring revenue through buyback agreements?

5. Are earnings unexpectedly consistent during a volatile period?

6. Is the company improperly capitalizing expenses that should be classified as operating outflows? **

7. Is the company recording the purchase of routine inventory as an investing outflow?

8. Is the company a serial acquirer, showing strong CFO growth but declining free cash flow?

9. Are there significant discrepancies between the standalone and consolidated cash flow statements, particularly in the operating section?

10. Is competition intensifying, leading to shrinking margins, increased sales & marketing spend, or a battle for market share?

11. Are new competitors emerging, or are barriers to entry high enough to deter new players?

12. Are new technologies or alternative offerings posing a threat to the company's products or services?

13. Are customers gaining negotiating power, demanding lower prices, better payment terms, or increased services?

14. Are suppliers gaining leverage, pushing up input costs, or reducing the availability of key resources?

15. Are returns on invested capital declining? Is the quality of the balance sheet deteriorating?

16. Does the company's current valuation make sense relative to its growth prospects and intrinsic value?

17. Does the company engage in "creative accounting" or use metrics like EBITDA to obscure the true economics of the business?

18. Do the company's reported profit margins make sense in the context of its industry, cost structure, and brand positioning?

19. Are there inconsistencies in the company's segment-wise results, particularly concerning consistently loss-making divisions despite overall profitability?

20. Do the company's reported export figures and margins align with industry norms and the performance of comparable companies in the sector?

21. Does the company hold a large amount of cash or short-term investments that seem excessive for its operations or stated investment plans?

22. Does the company rely heavily on cash sales, especially in industries where such practices are uncommon or raise red flags about potential under-reporting of revenue?

23. Is the company operating in an industry that is growing, stable, or declining? What are the key drivers of growth or decline in the industry, and how is the company positioned to navigate these trends? Is the company a leader in its industry, and how does it compare to its competitors in terms of market share, profitability, and innovation?

24. Is there potential for further consolidation in the industry? Could the company be a consolidator, or is it more likely to be a target for acquisition? How would consolidation affect the competitive landscape and the company's future prospects?