A company is working on reporting its net earnings for a fiscal period, to share with investors and creditors. Which financial statement should the company use to report this information?

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A company is working on reporting its net earnings for a fiscal period, to share with investors and creditors. Which financial statement should the company use to report this information?
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A financial statement comprises of:

  • Balance Sheet/Statement of position 
  • Profit/loss Account/Income statement 
  • Statement of Cash Flows 
  • Statement of changes in equity 
  • Notes to Accounts 

 

Balance Sheet provides the financial position of the entity as on a particular date about the assets and liabilities.

 

Income statement provides details of income & expenses, including it's gross and net earnings for a particular reporting period.

 

Statement of Cash Flows indicates Cash flows from Operating, investing and financing activities.

 

Statement of changes in equity consist of changes in equity capital structure including Retained Earnings.

 

Notes to Accounts consist of policies,  accounting methods & principles used in preparation and presentation of the Financial statements.

 

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