Identify at Least Three Types of Users of Financial Statements

question 36

Essay

Identify at least three types of users of financial statements. Describe their primary use of the financial statements
and how the misstatement of those statements might injure the user.
Users of audited financial statements may include:
Management uses the audit report to determine whether the financial statements
are presented in accordance with GAAP, whether the firm is availing itself of
appropriate internal controls, and as a means of evaluating employee
performance. Misstatement of the financial statements would cause the client to
make erroneous decisions about financial position, internal controls and
employee rewards and punishments.

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Definitions:

Stock Prices

The cost of purchasing a share of a company's stock, determined by supply and demand in the market.

Divisor

A number that divides into another number, typically referred to in the context of indices calculation in finance.

Money Market Investment

Short-term financial instruments with high liquidity, often used for cash management by investors and companies.

Bankers' Acceptance

A short-term financial instrument issued by a company that is guaranteed by a commercial bank.