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Prospective financial statement means financial statement that is also known as projected financial statement based on some assumptions. Projected financial statement tells us about the future activities of the business. The projected financial statement is made on basis of past records. It is highly subjective in nature and its preparation requires the exercise of considerable judgment.
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