
Concept Introduction:
Recognition and Measurement Concept – The transactions which are related to the business and can be measured in monetary terms shall be recorded in the books of accounts.
Interim Financial Statement – These are the financial statements which cover a period less than 1 year. It may be a month or a quarter or 6 months. The objective of preparing interim financial statement is to give the investors and creditors current information to help them in taking any decision about the company.
Cash and Accrual Basis – Cash basis means recording an accounting transaction when cash is received or paid whereas accrual basis means recording a transaction as and when it arises, even if the cash is not involved.
Worksheet Approach - The worksheet approach is used when the manager decides to prepare interim financial report.
Requirement – 1
To Determine: Whether the company prepares interim statements
Requirement – 2
To Determine: Cash basis or Accrual Basis
Requirement – 3
To Determine: Use of worksheet in preparing financial statements
Requirement – 4
To Determine: Use of Spreadsheet in preparing financial statements
Requirement – 5
To Determine: Completion of Annual Statements

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