This document provides an overview and introduction to financial statements and their components. It discusses the objectives, methodology, and limitations of studying the financial statements of ICICI Bank over a 5 year period from 2004-2005 to 2008-2009.
The key financial statements discussed are the balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement, and funds flow statement. It defines these statements and explains that they provide information on the financial position and performance of a business. The objectives of the study are to analyze sources and uses of funds, liquidity, profits/losses and investment portfolio allocation. Primary data collection includes bank interviews and secondary data is annual reports and financial statements.