TRUE OR FALSE Flashcards
(20 cards)
Notes to financial statements are important because they do not warn stakeholders about potential financial risks
False ( they do warn)
financial statements are crucial documents that summarizes a company’s financial health
True
Balance sheet reports a company’s revenues, expenses, and profits or losses over specific period
False (Income statement)
A key purpose of notes to financial statements is to disclose potential financial obligations, such as lawsuits or pending tax disputes
True
Segment reporting- for companies operating in multiple business sectors, this note provides details on revenues and profits by segment
True
Financial reporting does not help companies meet legal and tax obligations
False (they help)
Nites to financial statements, also known as footnotes, are additional explanations and details provided along with financial statements to give a clearer picture of ab organizations financial position and performance
True
Cashflow statement shoes changes in shareholders iwnership over a period
False (statement of changes in equity)
The balance sheet equation: asset + liability= equity
False (asset= liability+ equity)
Financing activities are cash from issuing shares, loans or dividends
True
Financial statements are formal records of an organizations financial activites, summarizing its financial position, performañce, and cash flows over a specific period
True
Financial statements are used by various stakeholders including investors and shareholders for strategic planning
False (management)
Investors and banks use financial statements to assess a company’s stability
True
Financial reporting is essential for businesses, investors, creditors, regulatory bodies, and the public to understand an entity’s financial health, profitability, and cash flows
True
Statements of changes in equity tracks movements of cash in and out of a business, categorized into operating, investing and financing activites
False (Cashflow statement)
Equity are financial obligations such as loans, accounts payable, and salaries owed
False (Liability)
Tax Liabilities and deffered taxes- explains tax expenses, tax credits, or any deferred tax liabilities/assets.
True
Net Income( Profit or Loss)= Revenue-Cost of goods sold
False ( Gross profit)
Income statement provides a snapshot of a company’s financial position at a specific date
False (Balance Sheet)
Financial reporting is the process of disclosing financial information about a business, organization, or individual to provide transparency and accountability to stakeholders
True