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What is the most useful financial statement for an investor ?

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Question added by Hossam Mahmoud youssif ghanima , Chief Accountant , drake&scull construction KSA
Date Posted: 2016/01/16
Ahmed Senan
by Ahmed Senan , Intern , Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Co.

It depends on the investor. Income statements shows  how the company can generate its profit, and its easier to analyze.

Balance sheet: gives a detailed information about the assets, liability and equity, with useful ratios such as profitability ratios. works better when paired with the income statement.

Cash flow statement: gives an overview about the cash inflow and outflow based on operation, investing and financing activities, giving the investor an idea where the company spend its money on.

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