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





Revision as of 12:10, 21 May 2017

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.
  • Income statement (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 statements are supported by Notes to the accounts, providing additional and more detailed financial information.


See also