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Financial reports will be very important, especially for business people. <\/span>To fulfill several functions, there are types of financial reports that you need to know about.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Because finance is one of the most crucial points in a business. <\/span>From finance, operations as well as business development can be implemented.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, it is necessary\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>to apply the company’s financial statements<\/span><\/span> \u00a0to make financial reports that are neat and according to the standard rules in making each type.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Before discussing further about the type, we start from the definition.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Definition of Financial Statements<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
The financial report is a record of all financial transactions. <\/span>Where the report is made in a certain period.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
The report must be made neatly, systematically and easily understood. <\/span>Because the function of financial reports is to provide accurate and accountable financial condition information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
The company’s financial statements will assist management in evaluating performance and developing the business.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Therefore, the report must be submitted to a competent person, such as an accountant.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Types of Financial Statements<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Financial reports consist of several different types. <\/span>Where the components of financial statements are different for each type.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
This is in accordance with the principles as well as the function of the report itself. <\/span>Accountants or those responsible for preparing financial reports must understand the differences between these types of financial reports.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
The following are the types of financial reports along with a brief explanation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
1. Profit and Loss Report<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
These financial statements are often referred to as income statements or profit and loss statements. <\/span>This report is made to show financial performance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
From\u00a0 this <\/span><\/span>income statement<\/span><\/span> \u00a0, you can identify the condition of the company whether it is profitable or losing in one accounting period.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
That’s why this report is often made at the end of a period such as the end of the month or the end of the year according to company policy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
In addition, this financial report also helps determine the company’s tax payable. <\/span>In addition, it can also be used as a reference for evaluation and decision making.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
The components of the income statement financial statements include expenses, revenues, tax expenses, cost of production and company profits.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Profit and loss financial statements are prepared in two different formats, namely single step and multiple step.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
For a simpler single step format. <\/span>You don’t need to include the company’s cash flow in detail.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Simply use the equation where net income is derived from the total revenue and profits minus the total expenses and losses.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
This format of profit and loss statement is very simple and suitable for beginners. <\/span>Besides being easy to understand, it is also easy to make.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
While the multiple step income statement is a little more complicated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
This report separates income and expenses that are directly related to operations, from income and expenses that are not directly related to operations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
This multiple step report uses three equations to generate net income values. <\/span>The three equations are:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n