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Trishl - Krishna 20222mba0078
Trishl - Krishna 20222mba0078
Trishl - Krishna 20222mba0078
ACCOUNTING FOR
MANAGERS
(MBA2035)
Assignment-1
Submitted by:-
TRISHLA KRISHNA
20222MBA0078
Submitted to:-
Prof.Magesh Kumar Sir
PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Purpose of this article:
The statement of changes in equity, also known as the statement of retained earnings, is
a financial statement that shows the changes in a company's equity over a period of time.
It breaks down the changes in equity into several components, including net income or
loss, dividends paid, and other transactions that affect equity. The statement is useful for
investors and analysts to understand the sources and uses of a company's equity, and to
assess its financial performance and stability over time.
My Findings:
The statement of changes in equity can reveal a number of different things about a
company's financial performance and stability. Some key findings that can be gleaned
from the statement include:
Net income or loss: The statement shows the company's net income or loss for the
period, which can indicate whether the company is making a profit or a loss.
Dividends paid: The statement shows the dividends paid to shareholders during the
period, which can indicate the company's ability to generate cash flow and its willingness
to return some of that cash to shareholders.
Changes in reserves: The statement shows any changes in reserves such as revaluation
reserve, which can indicate changes in the value of assets held by the company
Other transactions: The statement shows any other transactions that affect equity, such
as stock buybacks or the issuance of new shares.
Overall, the statement of changes in equity provides insight into how a company's equity
has changed over time, and can be useful for assessing the company's financial
performance and stability.
Introduction:
The statement of changes in equity is an important document for investors and analysts,
as it provides insight into the soþurces and uses of a company's equity. It can be used to
assess the company's ability to generate profits and cash flow, as well as its ability to
raise capital through equity financing. Additionally, it can provide insight into the
company's dividend policy and its ability to retain earnings.