General-purpose financial statements include the (1)income statement,(2)balance sheet,(3)statement of stockholders' equity (or statement of retained earnings),(4)statement of cash flows,and (5)notes to these statements.

General-purpose Financial Statements

These are standardized financial reports prepared by organizations to provide key financial data to stakeholders such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Income Statement

An income statement is a financial report that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.