Running head: OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTING PAPER
Overview of Accounting Paper
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Thank you so much for having me on such short notice. I would not miss the chance to talk
to you all about the importance of Accounting and Financial Statements. My time up here
is very limited, so I will make this brief. If you have any questions, please feel free to raise
your hand at anytime.
Financial statements are all the records of any business financial activities. These
statements determine how profitable a business is. They also give a synopsis of both long
term and short term financial conditions. The four basic financial statements are as
follows: balance sheet, income statement, statement of retained earnings and a statement of
cash flows. The balance sheet is responsible for presenting companies current assets and
liabilities. Examples of Assets are cash, cash equivalent; assets held for collection, sale, or
consumption (Deloitte) Liabilities are those to be settled within the enterprises normal
operating cycle or due within 12 months, or those held for trading, or those for which the
entity does not have an unconditional right to defer payment beyond 12 months (Deloitte)
A corporations profit or loss is included in the income statement. Revenue, finance cost,
tax expense are what one may typically find in this statement. The statement of retained
earnings explains all changes in earnings during a certainperiod of time. The statement of
cash flows enlightens notions as to how a company is balancing its accounts receivables
and payables, managing its flow of funds. The cash flow statement provides some valuable
