Loose Leaf for Financial Accounting: Information for Decisions
Loose Leaf for Financial Accounting: Information for Decisions
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ISBN: 9781260158762
Author: John J Wild
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 13, Problem 1DQ

Explain the difference between financial reporting and financial statements.

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Summary Introduction

Concept Introduction:

Financial reporting is the process of disclosure of financial results to the owners and managers of the business. The financial results are disclosed in the form of financial statements. The four financial statements are income statement, balance sheet, statement of equity, and statement of cash flows.

To indicate: the difference between the financial reporting and financial statements.

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The difference between the financial reporting and financial statements is as follows:

    Basis Financial reporting Financial statements
    Meaning Financial reporting is the process of disclosure of financial results to the owners and managers of the business. Financial statements are statements used in financial reporting to present the financial results of the business.
    Purpose Financial reporting is done for the purpose of the presentation of business results to the owners and managers of the business. Financial statements are prepared to present the financial results of the business.
    Format Financial reporting does not have any specified format as it is process. Financial statements are prepared using specified format and guidelines.

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