Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Sub-Topic: How Stakeholders of a London Stock Exchange-Listed Company
Utilize the Published Annual Report and Accounts
Table of Contents
Section Title Page
1 Introduction Page 2
2 Understanding the Annual Page 3
Report and Accounts
3 The Statement of Financial Page 4
Position (Balance Sheet)
4 The Cash Flow Statement Page 5
5 The Statement of Profit or Page 6
Loss (Income Statement)
6 Key Stakeholders and Their Page 7
Use of Annual Reports
6.1 Investors and Shareholders Page 7
6.2 Regulatory Authorities Page 8
7 Conclusion Page 9
8 References Page 10
Introduction
For companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE)...
Understanding the Annual Report and Accounts
Annual reports comprise financial statements...
The Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)
- **Assets:**
- Divided into current assets...
The Cash Flow Statement
- **Operating Activities:**
- Tracks cash from core business operations...
The Statement of Profit or Loss (Income Statement)
- **Revenue:**
- Represents earnings from core business activities...
Key Stakeholders and Their Use of Annual Reports
### **1. Investors and Shareholders**
Investors and shareholders are primary users...
Conclusion
Annual reports play a critical role in financial decision-making...
References
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