Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Financial Statements of a Company

Question:

Which of the following is not one of the external parties to whom financial statements are communicated?

Options:

Tax authorities

Investors

Employees

Owner

Correct Answer:

Owner

Explanation:

Financial statements serve as essential and formal annual reports utilized by corporate management to convey financial information to both internal and external stakeholders. These external parties include investors, tax authorities, government agencies, and employees. The three primary financial statements are the balance sheet (providing the financial position at the end of the accounting period), the income statement (showing the company's profit and loss), and the cash flow statement (which outlines the inflows and outflows of cash during a specific timeframe). These statements play a crucial role in transparently presenting a company's financial health and performance to all interested parties.