BasRunning head: BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Basic Financial Statements Robert A. Weir Basic Financial Statements There are four financial statements that business’ use to reference the financial data of a company. These statements are the balance sheet‚ the income sheet‚ the statement of retained earning and the statement of cash flows. These four statements show a variety of information that pertains to the financial situation of a company during a specific
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Abstract In this paper I will identify the four basic financial statements‚ discuss how they are interrelated with each other‚ and why they are useful to managers‚ investors‚ creditors‚ and employees. BALANCE SHEET A balance sheet provides detailed information about a company’s assets‚ liabilities and shareholders’ equity. Assets are things that a company owns that have value. This usually means they can either be sold or used by the company to make products or provide services that can be
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writing to analyse the company’s current balance sheet and income statement. Particularly‚ I will critique on the company’s results‚ compare it to past years‚ compare it to competitors‚ and make recommendations on how to improve its financial position. Neiman Marcus department stores offer luxurious and high-quality men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. The Neiman Marcus Group operates 35 stores in nearly 20 states. The 2004 net income was an impressive $204 million and revenue was $3.5 billion
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information about the historical changes in cash and cash equivalents of an entity by means of a statement of cash flows‚ which classifies cash flows during the period according to operating‚ investing‚ and financing activities. Fundamental principle in IAS 7 All entities that prepare financial statements in conformity with IFRSs are required to present a statement of cash flows. [IAS 7.1] The statement of cash flows analyses changes in cash and cash equivalents during a period. Cash and cash equivalents
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own words. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): This was a regulation passed by the government to prevent immoral corporate behavior. Balance sheet: A balance sheet is a financial statement that shows the assets‚ liabilities and stockholder’s equity. Income Statement: An income statement is a financial report that shows the net income or net loss by reporting the revenues and expenses. External user: External users of accounting information are investors or bankers that need accounting reports see whether
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Financial Statements Paper There are for basic financial statements in accounting. Each one of these statements has their one nook within a company either negative or positive. The four are; the balance sheet‚ the income statement‚ the statement of retained earnings‚ and the statement of cash flows. I will discuss the how each is useful to both external and internal users. In the conclusion of this paper you will also understand the importance of each of these as well
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Statement of cash flows Cash is the blood of a business – it has to flow evenly. Holding plenty of cash is never a bad thing but there are exceptions to this as well. On the other hand‚ too much outflow in one area is the equivalent of getting shot and seeing blood pour out from the hole. The basic and key idea is that cash is what a company needs to be healthy and generate earnings. What Is Statement of Cash Flows? The Statement of Cash Flows (SCF) is distinct from the Statement of Comprehensive
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Chapter 2 Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis 2-1. What are the four main financial statements? What checks are there on the accuracy of these statements? The four financial statements are: the balance sheet‚ the income statement‚ the statement of cash flows‚ and the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity. Financial are required to be audited by a neutral third party‚ who checks and ensures that the financial statements are prepared according to GAAP or accounting standards
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finance on financial statement 1. Basis financial statement The management of company can control the financial of company through financial statements because it gives detail in all kind of financial record to management. There are three financial statements (i.e. Profit and loss statement‚ balance sheet‚ and cash flow statement). Financial statements should be understandable‚ relevant‚ reliable and comparable. Profit and loss statement (income statement): it reports all incomes‚ expenses in order
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Running Head: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Financial Statements Paper Ricardo E Mendoza University of Phoenix Principles of Accounting Sandra Hernandez 21 January 2010 Abstract In this paper I will discuss about the definition of accounting and the different financial statements that are use to monitor all the tangibles that flows within a company and how they relate to each other to control the flow of monies on any given business. Financial Statements Paper What is the purpose of accounting
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