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An example is the recognition of internally generated brands, mastheads, publishing titles, customer lists and items similar in substance, for which recognition is prohibited by IAS 38. [21] In addition research and development expenses can only be recognised as an intangible asset if they cross the threshold of being classified as 'development ...
A consolidated financial statement (CFS) is the "financial statement of a group in which the assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows of the parent company and its subsidiaries are presented as those of a single economic entity", according to the definitions stated in International Accounting Standard 27, "Consolidated and separate financial statements", and International ...
Historical financial statements. Financial statements (or financial reports) are formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity.
Several features of IFRS 17 have been criticized by preparers. One example is the volatility caused by applying current rates for time value of money. [10] IFRS 17 permits presenting the effects of changes in the discount rate under Other Comprehensive Income to eliminate the volatility from the P&L.
In financial accounting, a cash flow statement, also known as statement of cash flows, [1] is a financial statement that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, and breaks the analysis down to operating, investing and financing activities.
A financial ratio or accounting ratio states the relative magnitude of two selected numerical values taken from an enterprise's financial statements.Often used in accounting, there are many standard ratios used to try to evaluate the overall financial condition of a corporation or other organization.
The convention of disclosure requires that all material facts must be disclosed in the financial statements.For example, in the case of sundry debtors, not only the total amount of sundry debtors should be disclosed, but also the amount of good and secured debtors, the amount of good but unsecured debtors and amount of doubtful debts should be stated.
Voluntary disclosure is the provision of information by a company's management beyond requirements such as generally accepted accounting principles and Securities and Exchange Commission rules, [1] [2] where the information is believed to be relevant to the decision-making of users of the company's annual reports.