Accounting reports are an essential part of any company's operations, ensuring financial transparency, regulatory compliance, and effective decision-making. Regular and accurate reports provide a number of advantages:
✅ Regulatory compliance— the company complies with legislative requirements and tax regulations.
✅ Financial transparency— provides a clear picture of revenues, expenses and profits.
✅ Reliability for investors and partners— professionally prepared reports increase the reputation of the company.
✅ Timely tax planning— Accurate reporting helps to optimise tax payments and avoid penalties.
✅ Better business planning— Detailed financial statements help to make strategic decisions.
What are the main types of accounting statements?
In Latvia, companies are required to prepare various accounting reports, including:
✅ Financial statements— includes balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow statement.
✅ Tax reports— regular reports to the State Revenue Service (VID), including VAT and corporate tax returns.
✅ Wage and social payment reports— ensures accurate accounting of employees' remuneration and payment of taxes.
✅ Annual reports— detailed information on the financial position of the company, which is submitted to the state authorities.
✅ Management reports— prepared for the management of the company in order to improve internal control and decision-making.