Unlocking real value from your financial statements is underpinned by several elements, which include the motive of the stakeholder, the ability to assess the information beyond numbers and ultimately understanding what the statement is depicting in real terms.

Furthermore, it is important to relate to the notion of what a financial statement represents, which demonstrates an entities performance and cash flow at a specific point in time, hence historical financial performance cannot be relied upon for a company’s future performance. That said, companies are encouraged to assess market events and news which may occur post the issuance of a financial statement as these may often help understand how subsequent relevant information may impact the way the historic results are interpreted.

In our whitepaper in collaboration with Grant Thornton, we share insight on how you can continue to unlock real value by taking into account key financial analysis principles.