Understanding financial statements is not just a skill for accountants; it is a necessity for anyone managing, investing in, or assessing a business. Financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, are not just numbers on a page, but tools that provide an in-depth overview of a company's financial health and performance.

Financial statements offer insights into a company's profitability. The income statement reveals how much revenue a company generates, its expenses, and its net profit or loss over a specific period. This information is crucial for investors and stakeholders to gauge the company's ability to generate earnings and sustain growth.

The balance sheet offers a clear view of a company's assets, short-term and long-term liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, often at the end of a financial year. This information is crucial for evaluating the company's financial stability, liquidity, and capital structure and essential for making informed lending, investment, or credit decisions.

The cash flow statement highlights a company's cash inflows and outflows. It shows how well the company manages its cash to meet its operational needs, finance its activities, and invest in future growth. Cash flow analysis is crucial for understanding a company's liquidity and long-term viability.

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3.1 : Understanding Financial Statements

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3.2 : Analysis of Financial Statements

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3.3 : Balance Sheet

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3.4 : Fixed Assets

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3.5 : Depreciation on Fixed Assets

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3.6 : Calculating Depreciation: Straight-line Method

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3.7 : Calculating Depreciation: Written-down-value Method

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3.8 : Calculating Depreciation: Units of Production Method

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3.9 : Current Assets

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3.10 : Non-current Liabilities

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3.11 : Current Liabilities

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3.12 : Shareholder's Equity

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3.13 : Income Statement

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3.14 : Income Statement: Expenses

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3.15 : Income Statement: Income

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