Financial Reporting Standards
Financial statements are prepared in accordance with established guidelines. Understanding the objectives of financial reporting is helpful in understanding these guidelines. According to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts No. 1, the goals of financial…
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Financial statements are prepared in accordance with established guidelines. Understanding the objectives of financial reporting is helpful in understanding these guidelines. As discussed in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts No. 1, the objectives of…
Read moreEU VAT CHANGES FOR 2015
There are two new directives, first for the fast reaction mechanism aimed towards preventing VAT fraud. Second one is for the optional and temporary application of the reverse charge mechanism in relation to supplies of certain goods and services. Quick Reaction…
Read moreUSES OF FINANCIAL REPORTS
Financial statements may be used by different stakeholders for a multitude of purposes. Owners and managers require financial statements to make important business decisions affecting its continued operations. Financial analysis is then performed on these statements, providing management with a more…
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