Objective of financial statements[edit] Financial statements are a structured representation of the financial position and financial performance of an entity. The objective of financial statements is to provide information about the financial position‚ financial performance and cash flows of an entity that is useful to a wide range of users in making economic decisions. Financial statements also show the results of the management’s stewardship of the resources entrusted to it.[1] To meet this objective
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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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6ds Dear Mr Han ‚ I am writing this letter to explain to you the component of your financial statement‚ this includes the Balance sheet at 31st of March 2011 and the profit and loss account for the year ended in 31st of March 2011 ‚ hope you have a b etter understanding after reading my letter. The Profit and Loss account shows whether your business has made profit or loss ‚ over your financial year. This also shows how much sales you’ve made and how much loss‚ it helps you make decisions
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Final Project: Analyzing Financial Statements By: Whitney Allen (Current ratio‚ long-term solvency ratio‚ contribution ratio‚ programs/expense ratio‚ general and management/expense ratio‚ and revenue/expense ratio for the years 2003 and 2004.) * Current Ratio 2003 2004 * Long-Term Solvency Ratio 2003 2004 * Contribution Ratio 2003 2004 * Programs/Expense Ratio 2003 1.0 2004 1.11 * Management/Expense Ratio 2003 2004 * Revenue/Expense
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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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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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Motel 6 Financial Statement Marketing plan for Motel 6 Executive summary This is to bring to your attention that Motel 6 is flying higher than before and it is venturing more. This is after a turnaround in our fortunes. You can remember in 1990 when the chain based in Dallas was sinking after its acquisition by Accor S.A. of France from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company‚ the leveraged buyout firm‚ for $2.3 billion. Again in 1993‚ we lost $40 million. However‚ we are standing tall today for turnaround
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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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IntroductionLinda Best‚ a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) from Sarnia‚ Canada is the founder and sole shareholder of Best Financial Services Inc. which was established on January 1‚ 2001. Sarnia‚ the largest city in South Ontario‚ bordered the United States and was heavily populated with aging baby boomers and blue-collar workers. Best Financial earned its revenues mainly from blue-collar workers nearing retirement. Best financial had formed strong relationships with many clients throughout Sarnia
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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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