There is a natural progression from one statement to the next. The following boxes represent the four financial statements. The set of financial statements is prepared at the end of each accounting period to communicate information about the company’s operations during that period to its users. Use the selection lists to demonstrate your knowledge of the relationships between the statements. In the headings, you will need to select the appropriate statement name and time period.(Hint: Ask yourself if the statement covers a period of time or if it is a snapshot at a given point in time.) Then complete the blanks following the headings.)
Statement:
ABC Company This statement shows how profitable a company is. It is sometimes referred to as the profit and loss (P&L) statement.
This statement summarizes the_______ Which item from this financial statement appears on the next financial statement?

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Answer:

Income Statement:  

ABC Company This statement shows how profitable a company is. It is sometimes referred to as the profit and loss (P&L) statement.

This statement summarizes the_revenue and expenses______ .

Which item from this financial statement appears on the next financial statement?

Net Income

Explanation:

For instance, Company XYZ reports the Net Income (net profit) from the Income Statement to the Statement of Retained Earnings.  This second financial statement shows the distribution of profits to Company XYZ's stockholders.  From this second statement, the company takes an item known as the Retained Earnings to the next statement called the Balance Sheet (a snapshot of financial position).  The last statement usually prepared as part of financial reporting is the Statement of Cash Flows, which classifies the financial (cash) activities of the business into three: Operating, Investing, and Financing activities.  The Statement of Cash Flows shows the cash inflows and outflows during a period.