What is a statement of cash flow? Financial definition

International Accounting Standard (IAS 7), issued by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) states that the statement of cash flow analyzes changes in cash and cash equivalents during a period. Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand deposits, together with short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of [...]

What is a statement of comprehensive income (income statement)?

The statement of comprehensive income illustrates the financial performance and results of operations of a particular company or entity for a period of time. It is one of the five basic components of a complete set of financial statements, the other four being the statement of financial position, statement of cash flows, statement of changes [...]

What is a statement of financial position (balance sheet)?

As amended by International Accounting Standard – IAS 1 (2007), issued by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) on September 6, 2007, some terminologies in the preparation of financial statements are amended. These amendments include the change of the “balance sheet” term to “statement of financial position; “cash flow statement” to statement of cash flow” and [...]

What are Considered as Cash and Cash Equivalents?

CCE or Cash and Cash Equivalents refer to the liquidated assets that are declared on the balance sheet of the company. It is often reflected under the asset section of the sheet. In accordance to the company’s chart of accounts, Cash and Cash Equivalents are often the first account on the balance sheet. Cash and [...]

Personal Finance tips #1: Stick to Your Financial Plan

Every person wants to have a financially stable life. Whether it involves millions of dollars or just a thousand enough to run a simple life, they want to make sure that financial troubles are far away from their lives. One effective solution to avoid financial disasters is to have a personal financial plan. This plan [...]