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The importance to financial information in the decision-making process in company’s family structure

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Resumo:In Portugal, most enterprises have a family pattern and an important role. Its importance is recognized and justifies the option to develop this research, which aims to determine whether these enterprises assign importance to financial information in the decision-making process. The work allowed gathering enough evidence to conclude on the importance of financial statements for the decision-making process, in particular as regards the use of the balance sheet and income statement. It was also concluded that financial information is primarily used to assess the financial impact, support the current management, investment decisions and comply with tax obligations.
Autores principais:Santos, Joana Patrícia Friães
Outros Autores:Pires, Amélia M.M.; Fernandes, Paula Odete
Assunto:Accruals Family business Financial reporting Decision-making
Ano:2018
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Biblioteca Digital do IPB
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Resumo:In Portugal, most enterprises have a family pattern and an important role. Its importance is recognized and justifies the option to develop this research, which aims to determine whether these enterprises assign importance to financial information in the decision-making process. The work allowed gathering enough evidence to conclude on the importance of financial statements for the decision-making process, in particular as regards the use of the balance sheet and income statement. It was also concluded that financial information is primarily used to assess the financial impact, support the current management, investment decisions and comply with tax obligations.