financial statement

Definition

A written report which quantitatively describes the financial health of a company. This includes an income statement and a balance sheet, and often also includes a cash flow statement. Financial statements are usually compiled on a quarterly and annual basis.

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audited financial statements, auditor's report, combined financial statement, comparative statements, consolidated financial statement, cooking the books, accounting, quarterly report, annual report, qualified opinion, unqualified opinion, unaudited opinion

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