Presentation Of Financial Statements Flashcards
Objective of IAS1
To provide information about a company’s net worth financial condition and results of operations
To provide information that is useful to a wide range of users in making economic decisions
Scope of ias 1
Applies to all general purpose financial statements prepared and presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
Objective of financial statements
to provide information about the financial position, financial performance, and cash flows of an entity that is useful to a wide range of users in making economic decisions.
Purpose of financial statements
Structural representation of the financial position and financial performance of an entity
Set of financial statements
Statement of financial position
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Statement of changes in equity statement of cash flows
Notes
Comparative information
General features of financial statements
Fair presentation and compliance with IFRSs
Going concern
Accrual basis of accounting
Materiality and aggression
Offsetting
Frequency of reporting
Comparative information
Consistency of presentation
Structure and content
Financial statements to be identified and distinguished from other information in the same
public document.
IAS 1 sets out the minimum content to be presented in financial statements, excluding cash flow statements
Financial statements fairly present
Financial position and
Financial performance
Cash flows