September 20, 2018

Importance Of Financial Statements

Usefulness or importance of preparing financial statements can be highlighted as follows:

1. To Know The Financial Position

Financial statements provide summary of financial information regarding solvency, liquidity, profitability and financial health of the business concern.

2. To Formulate Plans And Policies

Financial statements provide accurate data and financial information to the management. So, the management can formulate appropriate future plans and policies.

3. Decision Making

Management can take various decisions regarding research, promotion, expansion, planning, forecasting etc. on the basis of financial statements.
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4. Useful For Shareholders

Shareholders or investors can know the financial strength, earning capacity and efficiency of the management with the help of information received from financial statements.

5. Useful For Employees

Employee's salary, bonus and other financial incentives can be fixed on the basis of financial results provided by financial statements.

     
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6. Useful For Tax Purpose

Company's tax liability is determined on the basis of financial statements.

7. Lending Decisions

Banks and other financial institutions use financial statements of the company to make lending decision.