According to the Level of Aggregation and Detail of Information Provided


Financial and economic transactions are entered into general and detailed accounting accounts (general and detailed accounting books). Data in accounting books are calculated, classified, systematized and summarized according to financial and economic indicators to be presented in accounting reports.

The presentation of information on the financial situation and business performance of the unit on accounting reports to provide information to users is the final stage of the accounting cycle. The process of collecting, processing and providing information by accountants to connect the source of information with the source of information can be summarized in the following diagram:



Collect information about the unit's assets and operations

Processing, checking and analyzing information

Presentation and provision of information on accounting reports


Accounting reports are a form of expression of the method of synthesis - accounting balance used to perform the function of reflecting and checking accounting objects, helping information users make economic decisions. Currently, the understanding of accounting reports in Vietnam is unified, although the way of expression may be different.

When the Vietnamese economy operated under a centralized planning mechanism, accounting reports were understood as: "Accounting reports are accounting methods that synthesize data from accounting books according to economic indicators of

business situation and results, capital use of accounting unit in a certain period into a prescribed reporting form system '' 1

In a market economy, the view on accounting reports has changed due to the identification of information users as not only functional management agencies but also many other subjects, but this change is not much. According to the view of scientists at the University



1 Vu Huy Cam, Industrial accounting textbook, Finance Publishing House, 2001, p.261.


According to the National Economics University (2007): " Accounting report is the final product of the data accounting process, prepared on the basis of synthesizing data from accounting books, according to certain financial and economic indicators" 2

Thus, accounting reports are products of accounting that reflect the performance of accounting units according to certain financial and economic indicators to meet the needs of making appropriate economic decisions.

6.1.2. Classification of accounting reports

Article 29 of the Law on Accounting stipulates that the financial statements of accounting units engaged in state budget revenue and expenditure activities, administrative agencies, public service units, organizations using state budget funds and public service units and organizations not using state budget funds include: Balance sheet; Revenue and expenditure report; Explanatory notes to financial statements; Other reports as prescribed by law. These reports can be classified according to many different criteria.

6.1.2.1. According to the scope of information provision

According to this criterion, accounting reports include financial reports and management reports. In which, financial reports (FS) are a part of the accounting reporting system, an important database in the enterprise's management system and a bridge between information providers and information users. Financial reports are the product of financial accounting, the final stage of the financial accounting process and have important significance. All accounting work depends on the purpose of providing information, the level of information and to whom. FS are prepared mainly for the purpose of providing information to subjects outside the unit, so they must comply with State regulations in each period.

According to the Vietnamese Accounting Law: ''Financial statements are prepared according to accounting standards and accounting regimes to summarize and explain the economic and financial situation of the accounting unit'' 3. The concept of financial statements has shown some of the following basic characteristics:


2 Nguyen Nang Phuc, Textbook of Enterprise Management Accounting, Finance Publishing House, 2007, p.199.

3 Ministry of Finance, Law on Accounting and guiding documents, Finance Publishing House, 2006, p.34.


- Financial statements are a form of expression of the accounting synthesis and balance method and are a form of conveying financial accounting information to users inside and outside the enterprise.

- Financial statements reflect the summary of information about assets, sources of asset formation, situation and operating results of the unit in a certain period.

- Financial statements are prepared based on the synthesis of data from accounting books.

- Financial statements are prepared on the basis of accounting regulations.

Financial statements reflect a combination of past events with accepted accounting principles and personal judgment, primarily to provide financial information useful to users outside the enterprise.

Management report is a type of report that provides information to managers within the unit to serve the unit's management work, existing for the purpose of internal management of the unit.

Scientists from Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics believe that: Management reports are used to help managers record, plan and control the organization's activities and support the decision-making process .

Management reports also reflect accounting objects such as assets, sources of asset formation and the process and results of the unit's operations, but at a more specific and detailed level than financial reports. Due to the purpose of providing internal information, the Management Report system is flexible, diverse and is built by units themselves to suit the characteristics of production and business, management requirements, qualifications of managers, accountants, etc. without depending on accounting principles. Management reports can provide detailed information on the implementation status or analysis reports on the implementation status as a basis for managers in the unit to make timely and reasonable decisions.



4 Pham Van Duoc, Management Accounting, Statistical Publishing House, 2007, p.41.


6.1.2.2. According to the level of synthesis and detail of the information provided

According to this criterion, there are two types of reports:

- Summary report: This is a type of report that provides summary information on the assets, capital sources, and operating results of the unit using monetary measures such as: Balance sheet, Summary report on financial situation and settlement of used funds, etc.

- Detailed report: is a type of report that provides detailed information about a summary indicator such as assets, capital receipt status, etc. The report can use all three types of measures: monetary, physical or value.

6.1.3. Purpose of preparing accounting reports in public service units

Accounting reports in public service units are prepared for the following purposes:

Synthesize the situation of assets, receipt and use of state budget funds; the situation of revenue, expenditure and performance of the public administrative unit in the accounting period; provide key economic and financial information for assessing the situation and status of the unit, which is an important basis for State agencies and unit leaders to inspect, supervise and operate the unit's operations.

Providing financial and economic information mainly for assessing the situation and status of the unit, is an important basis to help State agencies and unit leaders inspect, supervise and operate the unit's activities.

Provide detailed information on the unit's operating situation as a basis for appropriate management decision making by managers at all levels in the unit.

6.1.4. Contents of the accounting reporting system in public service units

The accounting reporting system in public service units includes two types:

- Financial reports and budget settlement reports

The financial reporting system of public service units includes reports that reflect the overall financial status and results.


activities of the unit after each accounting period (month, quarter, year). Meanwhile, the budget settlement reporting system is the financial reporting system of the unit's annual accounting period but can be adjusted with budget-related information according to the request of the competent authority. Therefore, in terms of content, these two reporting systems are essentially one.

According to the management level and use of funds stipulated in Decision No. 19/2006/QD-BTC issued on March 30, 2006 by the Minister of Finance, the financial reporting system and budget settlement report in public service units include two types of reports applicable to basic accounting units (level III units) and superior accounting units (level I and II units). In which:

The financial reporting system at level III accounting units includes:


STT

Report form name

Purpose

1

Balance sheet

Is a consolidated financial report, reflecting


(Form No. B01-H)

Summary of opening balance, increase, decrease



during the period and at the end of the period on funds and use



use of funds, asset status and resources



asset formation, performance results



industry and business activities



of the HCSN unit in the reporting period and from the beginning



year to the end of the reporting period.

2

Summary of the situation

Is a consolidated financial report reflecting the total


budget and settlement

Overview of the reception and use of the


funds used

available funds in the unit and actual numbers


(Form No. B02-H).

spend on each activity according to each source of funding



proposed settlement fee, to help the



units and functional agencies of the State



The country has control over the total cost of all types of funds.



according to each source of formation and historical situation



use of various types of funds in a unit during a period



accountant.

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According to the Level of Aggregation and Detail of Information Provided


STT

Report form name

Purpose

3

Detailed report

Is a report reflecting detailed operating expenses.


operating expenses

The action used the settlement proposal according to


(Form No. F02-1H)

each content, by Type, Item, Group



expenditure items of the State Budget Table of Contents



and by type of funding, funding source.

4

Detailed report

Is a report reflecting detailed project costs


project cost

Proposed settlement for each project.


(Form No. F02-2H)


5

Budget comparison table

The report is intended to confirm the project status.


budget

assigned budget, withdrawn budget and budget


at the State Treasury

remaining in the Treasury between the using units


(Form No. F02-3aH).

Budget with the State Treasury where delivered



translation. Report by the Budget using unit



established and the State Treasury where the unit uses



Use transaction budget to review and confirm



for unit

6

Situation comparison table

The report was prepared to confirm the situation.


Advance and payment

Advance payment and advance payment of funds


bank advance

budget between budget users


books at the State Treasury

and the State Treasury where the transaction takes place.


(Form No. F02-3bH)


7

Deposit account balance reconciliation table (Form No. F02-3cH)

This is a report prepared to confirm the balance of the unit's deposit account opened at the State Treasury where the transaction is made.

8

Income and expenditure report

Is a consolidated financial report, reflecting


career and activities

Overview of revenue and expenditure of business activities


production, business

business and production activities of the unit in


(Form No. B03-H)

an accounting period, detailed by activity



career and business activities.

9

Report the situation increased,

Is a consolidated financial report, reflecting


decrease in fixed assets

Overview of existing numbers and their increase and decrease


(Form No. B04-H)

each type of fixed assets in the unit.


STT

Report form name

Purpose

10

Report the amount of funds not yet paid

Reports used to reflect historical situations


settled use

use of budgeted operating funds


last year transferred to

has been included in the settlement from last year but


(Form No. B05-H)

not used carried over to this year



use or liquidate.

11

Report explanation

Is a financial statement prepared to explain


finance

like and add information about the real situation


(Form No. B06-H)

perform the basic tasks of the unit, situation



financial discipline enforcement on revenue,



State budget expenditure in the reporting period



which other Financial Statements cannot



presented clearly and in detail.


The financial reporting system at level I and II accounting units includes:



STT

Report Name

Purpose

1

Summary report

The report reflects the general situation of reception and


budget and decision

use existing funding sources in the unit and number


used budget

Actual expenditure for each activity according to each source of funding


use

proposed settlement fee, to help the unit and


(Form No. B02/CT-H)

State authorities know



total of all types of funding by source



establishment and use of various types of funds



the entire unit, including the superior unit and all



subordinate units in an accounting period



year, as a basis for reviewing, approving and approving decisions



budget according to regulations.

2

Revenue summary report,

The report reflects the general situation of revenue, expenditure and


operating expenses

Distribution of difference between revenue and expenditure of business activities


career and activities

and business activities of the entire unit.


production and business activities



(Form No. B03/CT-H)



STT

Report Name

Purpose

3

Summary report

Report reflecting the situation of reception and use


budget settlement

estimates and budgets of the entire unit, including the unit


and other sources

superior unit and all subordinate units in a


of the unit

accounting period


(Form No. B04/CT-H)



- Management reports are accounting reports that provide information for the current and future operations of the unit, so the reports are prepared according to a form with a specific basis and method determined by the unit itself. The State does not have specific regulations for this type of report. In fact, in Vietnam today, the Ministry of Finance only issued Circular 53/QD-BTC in 2006 with content that is a guide to implementing management accounting for enterprises. Therefore, this work is carried out completely voluntarily in public service units, the units are completely proactive in implementing management accounting in general and preparing management reports in particular.


6.2. Method of preparing and presenting financial statements,

budget settlement report in public service units

6.2.1. Regulations on preparation and presentation of financial statements and budget settlement reports

6.2.1.1. Principles of report preparation and presentation

Requirements for preparing and presenting financial statements and budget settlement reports

To achieve the set goals and best meet the requirements of information users, the preparation of financial statements in public service units must ensure the following requirements:

- Financial reports and budget settlement reports must be prepared in accordance with prescribed forms, fully reflecting the prescribed indicators.

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