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Definition and Types of Financial Statements

Financial statements are written reports prepared by company’s management to present its financial affairs in a given period (quarter, six monthly or yearly). These statements include Balance Sheet, Income Statement Cash Flows and Shareholders equity statement and are to prepared following prescribed and standardized accounting principles so that the reporting has harmony at all levels.Financial…

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The Important Factors of Production

ByKimberly Amadeo has 20 years of experience in economic analysis and business strategy. She writes about the U.S. Economy for The Balance.Kimberly AmadeoUpdated April 09, 2020The four factors of production are land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship. They are the inputs needed for supply. They produce all the goods and services in an economy. That’s measured…

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How and Different Ways to Interpret Financial Statements

Financial statements are written records that convey the business activities and the financial performance of a company. Financial statements are often audited by government agencies, accountants, firms, etc. to ensure accuracy and for tax, financing, or investing purposes. Financial statements include:Balance sheetIncome statementCash flow statement. Financial StatementsInvestors and financial analysts rely on financial data to…

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