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* [[International Accounting Standards]]
* [[International Accounting Standards]]
* [[Notes]]
* [[Notes]]
* [[Primary statements]]
* [[Statement of cash flows]]
* [[Statement of cash flows]]
* [[Statement of changes in equity]]
* [[Statement of changes in equity]]

Revision as of 11:01, 29 October 2020

Financial reporting.

Under International Accounting Standards (IAS) 'primary' financial statements are the main accounting statements that must be presented.


These are:

  • Statement of financial position (balance sheet).
  • Income statement (profit or loss account), which can be included in the statement of comprehensive income.
  • Statement of comprehensive income.
  • Statement of changes in equity.
  • Statement of cash flows.


The primary financial statements are supported by Notes to the accounts, providing additional and more detailed financial information.


See also