Financial Reporting : Nature And Objectives
Financial reporting is a systematic process of recording and representing a company’s financial data. The reports reflect a firm’s financial health and performance in a given period
Financial reporting is a systematic process of recording and representing a company’s financial data. The reports reflect a firm’s financial health and performance in a given period
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY : Financial reporting provides a clear and transparent picture of a company's financial performance and position, allowing stakeholders to hold management accountable for their decisions and actions.
Financial statements give the data from last year, and hence it is historical. The analysis only clears the picture of the past, and the results cannot be applied directly to forecast anything in the future
General purpose financial reports (GPFRs) are financial statements that are intended to be used by a wide range of users, including investors, creditors, and other stakeholders
GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL REPORTS (GPFRS) are financial statements that are intended to be used by a wide range of users, including investors, creditors, and other stakeholders.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) creates accounting standards for use within the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) framework
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is an independent, private-sector body that develops and approves International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a set of accounting standards that provides a comprehensive framework for companies to prepare and present their financial statements and report their financial performance
The IASB plays a crucial role in the development and publication of IFRSs. Its primary objective is to enhance the quality and comparability of financial information by establishing and improving financial accounting and reporting standards.
This makes it easier for stakeholders, such as investors, creditors, regulators, and others, to compare and understand financial information from different companies.