Chapter 3, Problem 5Q

Summary Introduction

To explain: If investors need to worry about the validity of financial statements based on generally accepted accounting principles and audited by certified public accountant firms.

Introduction:

Financial Statements: A part of annual report is used to report the financials data of the company for an accounting period. Financial data is reported by balance sheet, income statement, statement of stockholder’s equity, and cash flow statement. These four statements are called financial statements.