Financial statements report the business activities and financial performance of a company. Learn how they are used by executives, investors, and lenders.

Financial statements include a balance sheet and an income statement, commonly referred to as a profit and loss statement. The balance sheet presents a company's assets, liabilities and equity as of a ...

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Analyzing financial statements helps company leaders determine the opportunities and problems the company faces financially. At its core, the financial statement is a pulse of the financial health of ...