The elements of financial statements
Financial statements portray the financial effects of transactions and other events by grouping them into broad classes according to their economic characteristics. These broad classes are termed the elements of financial statements.
The elements directly related to financial position (balance sheet) are: [F 4.4]
Assets Liabilities Equity
The elements directly related to performance (income statement) are: [F 4.25]
Income Expenses
The cash flow statement reflects both income statement elements and some changes in balance sheet elements.