Limitations of Financial Statements Flashcards

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Historical Nature

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Information on past performance but not insight into current state

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Use of Estimates

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Rely on estimates and assumptions that can affect reliability and accuracy

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3
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Limited Scope

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Do not provide information on non-financial factors such as customer satisfaction, employee morale

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4
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Inflation

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May not reflect the effects of inflation on a company’s financial position

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