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This document explains the four basic financial statements: the income statement, retained earnings statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. It discusses what each statement tells you about a company, and why the statement of cash flows is the most useful. It is for Week 1.
What's inside
- Income statement
- Retained earnings statement
- Balance sheet
- Statement of cash flows
- Importance of cash flow statement
Who it is for: Students taking an accounting course, especially ACC 280. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
The four basic financial statements are key tools in accounting. Students learn what each statement shows and why they matter.
The Income Statement
The income statement shows a company's revenues and expenses. It tells if the company made a profit or loss over a period.
The Retained Earnings Statement
The retained earnings statement tracks changes in a company's retained earnings. It covers a specific time frame.
The Balance Sheet
The balance sheet lists a company's assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity. It gives a snapshot of the company's financial position at a moment in time.
The Statement of Cash Flows
The statement of cash flows shows a company's cash inflows and outflows. It covers operating, investing, and financing activities.
Key terms
- Income statement
- A report of a company's revenues, expenses, and net income or loss over a period.
- Retained earnings
- The portion of net income that is retained by the company rather than paid out as dividends.
- Balance sheet
- A statement of a company's assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity at a specific date.
- Statement of cash flows
- A report of a company's cash inflows and outflows over a period, categorised by operating, investing, and financing activities.
- Liquidity
- A measure of how easily a company can meet its short-term financial obligations.
- Financial flexibility
- A company's ability to respond to unexpected needs and opportunities.
Questions this document helps with
- What do the different financial statements tell you about a company?
- Which financial statement is the most useful?
- Why is the statement of cash flows important?
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