A. Published financial statements are prepared to satisfy the needs of the different users of accounts‚ of which investors form part. While the statements provide useful information to investors‚ they are not without limitations. The usefulness of using financial statements and its limitations are discussed below. Usefulness of published financial statements Financial statements provide information about the net worth of a business at a specific point of time and its trading performance during
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a) Five Users of Company Financial Statements There are various internal and external users of company financial statements. Internal users include employees‚ directors and shareholders‚ while external users include the government‚ the public‚ suppliers and creditors. 1. Investors Both current and potential shareholders/investors are the providers of capital in a company. They are interested in information that will help them determine whether to invest in the company. They are comparing different
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these terms in your 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
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Working with Financial Statements Accounting is the heart and soul of executing a successful business. Accounting is used to provide record for all items that are paid and received for a business over any period of time. Within the purpose of accounting lies the need to provide continuity and sustainability within a business‚ without it a business will not thrive. The information obtained is kept on record‚ in order to give insight to upper management on data concerning the daily revenue and expenses
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS PROJECT Presented By Group Leader: Table of contents: - 1. SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ………………………….…. 2 2. SECTION 2: BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS ……………………………….. 4 3. SECTION 3: INCOME STATEMENT…………………………………………17 4. SECTION 4: RATIO ANALYSIS………………………………………………27 5. SECTION 5: CONCLUSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS……………….…......30 6. SECTION 6: PUBLIC PERCEPTION AND RECENT RESULTS………….…31 7. APPENDIX 38
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MANILA ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Corporate Information Manila Electric Company or MERALCO‚ holds a congressional franchise under Republic Act or RA No. 9209 effective June 28‚ 2003. RA No. 9209 grants MERALCO a 25-year franchise valid through June 28‚ 2028 to construct‚ operate‚ and maintain the electric distribution system in the cities and municipalities‚ and barangays in the provinces of Batangas‚ Laguna‚ Pampanga‚ and Quezon. On October
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Appendix A 2011 Financial Report Financial Review Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies INTRODUCTION Our Financial Review is provided to assist readers in understanding the results of operations‚ financial condition and cash flows of Pfizer Inc. (the Company). It should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The discussion in this Financial Review contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and
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AUDITOR’S REPORT [pic] [pic] NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 37.3 Fair values of financial assets and liabilities Fair value is the amount for which an asset could be exchanged‚ or a liability settled‚ between knowledgeable willing parties in an arms length transaction. Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended June 30‚ 2008 (b) Credit risk Credit risk represents the risk of a loss if the counter parties
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A business’ financial conditions are of major concern to all its stakeholders. As capital providers‚ investors and creditors rely on a company’s financial conditions for both the safety and profitability of their investments. The four basic financial statements are (1) Balance Sheet‚ (2) Income Statement‚ (3) Statement of Retained Earnings‚ and (4) Statement of Cash Flow (Kimmel‚ Weygandt‚ & Kieso‚ 2010). The balance sheet represents the financial position of a company for a specific period
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Financial Statement Review University of Phoenix ACC/561 Financial Statement Review Introduction Financial statements play a significant role in each and every type of business. The financial statements provide a wealth of information to auditors‚ creditors‚ investors‚ suppliers and other important venues that need access to this type of information. This paper will discuss four different types of financial statements and how they are utilized by vendors‚ creditors and others
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