Supplementary statement definition
/What is a Supplementary Statement?
A supplementary statement is a supporting schedule that expands upon the information in an organization's income statement , balance sheet , or statement of cash flows . These statements are typically attached to a set of financial statements when the statements are being distributed outside of the organization; they are rarely attached to internal distributions.
Examples of Supplementary Statements
Here are ten examples of supplementary statements that provide additional details to an organization's financial statements:
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Breakdown of revenue sources . A detailed schedule that categorizes revenue by product line, geographic region, or business segment.
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Cost of goods sold (COGS) breakdown . A supplementary statement that itemizes direct materials, labor, and overhead costs included in COGS.
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Depreciation and amortization schedule . A report showing the depreciation and amortization expenses by asset type or category.
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Aging of accounts receivable . A schedule detailing outstanding receivables by age, such as 30, 60, or 90+ days past due.
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Inventory valuation report . A statement providing details on inventory classification, valuation methods (FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average), and obsolete stock.
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Breakdown of operating expenses . A supplementary report categorizing selling, general, and administrative expenses into specific categories like salaries, rent, and advertising.
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Long-term debt schedule . A schedule listing long-term loans, bonds payable, interest rates, maturity dates, and principal repayment schedules.
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Capital expenditures summary . A report detailing investments in property, plant, and equipment, including major asset purchases and project costs.
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Cash flow reconciliation statement . A supplementary statement explaining differences between net income and operating cash flows, often detailing working capital changes.
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Tax expense breakdown . A schedule showing tax liabilities, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and differences between book and taxable income.
These supplementary statements help stakeholders better understand financial data and make more informed decisions.

