Ex.8. Fill in the missing prepositions

Ex.7. Write the appropriate word or phrase in the following spaces. Translate the sentences into Ukrainian.

1. My … prepares my tax returns every year.

2. The … were called to inspect the accounts.

3. The government has a huge need for tax ….

4. The company has made several big … on new equipment.

5. That company has a $10 million a year ….

6. The flat was bought with a $100,000 ….

7. The majority of the government’s … comes from taxes.

8. The company won’t be able to increase … on technology in the coming year.

9. Financial accounts give information about financial … of a company.

10. Analysis of our … during the last year shows that approximately one third of our revenue came from the Asian markets.

11. The accountant prepared the company’s … for the year.

12. The … in our company is good because we take in much more money than we spend.

An annual report is prepared … the management … a company whose stock is traded publicly. It contains written and financial statements … the progress … the company in the previous financial year. An annual report performs a useful function … a free market system, transmitting information … the company … its shareholders and investing public. Although the report is addressed … shareholders, other people who have a stake … the business – stakeholders such as employees, suppliers, customers, and lenders – will find it informative. Such a report acts as good public relations … the company.

(to (2), from, in (2), of (2), by, about, for)

Exercises in Comprehension

Ex.1. Answer the following questions:

1. Who compiles the information about the company’s financial performance?

2. Who is this information checked by?

3. What does the company annual report consist of?

4. What is the purpose of an annual report?

5. What does the income statement show?

6. What does the balance sheet include?

7. When do firms have a strong balance sheet?

8. What is cash flow statement?

9. When may the company be accused of window dressing or creative accounting?

Ex.2. Sum up what you remember about:

s profit and loss account;

s balance sheet;

s cash flow statement.

Ex.3. Translate into English:

1. Акціонери повинні володіти всією інформацією про фінансову діяльність компанії.

2. Звіт про прибутки та збитки показує дохід та витрати компанії.

3. Активи та пасиви компанії представлені у балансовому звіті.

4. Річний звіт готується менеджментом компанії.

5. Цей незалежний аудитор – досвідчений фахівець.

6. Показники балансового звіту свідчать про гарний фінансовий стан компанії.

7. Аналіз фінансової діяльності нашої фірми за останній рік свідчить, що близько 1/3 наших прибутків було отримано від європейських ринків.

8. Ми не зможемо збільшити наші витрати на нові технології в цьому році.

9. Вони повинні були продати всі активи для того, щоб розплатитися з боргами.

10. Бухгалтер нашої фірми був звинувачений у “причісуванні балансу.”

Grammar Revision

Expressing wishes and regrets s To wish can be used as a simple verb: I wish you a Happy New Year. s wish + could or past simple/ continuous is used to talk about something you would like to be different, but can’t change. I wish I could speak Italian fluently! s wish + past perfect is used to express past regrets I wish I had attended that conference. s wish + would is used to express annoyance at the habits of others. I wish you wouldn’t take my car!

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