The Footnotes Analyst | Analytical Insights for Investors
Financial reporting, equity analysis and equity valuation insights for investors| The Footnotes Analyst
Financial reporting, equity analysis and equity valuation insights for investors| The Footnotes Analyst
The problem with cash flow statements is that ... they only include cash flows. This may seem odd, given that the purpose of cash flow statements is simply to report cash movements. However, most cash flow analysis is focused on sub-totals and it is here that offsetting flows arising from non-cash transactions become important. We explain why adjustments are required and for which transactions you should adjust.| The Footnotes Analyst
In many transactions the amount payable may not be not known until sometime after the related asset, liability, income or expense is recognised in financial statements. In some cases, the accounting for this ‘variable consideration’ is clearly specified by IFRS. However, in others, including the purchase of fixed assets, companies are free to adopt different approaches. Intangible assets arising from football player transfers are a good example of where companies can apply different accou...| The Footnotes Analyst
