Accounting reports merely provide a record of past transactions and do not reflect management estimates and forecasts of the future.
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The statement is incorrect, with the help of accounting statement various management reports are prepared that helps management prepare budgets and other reports.
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Accounting reports merely provide a record of past transactions and do not reflect management estimates and...
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