legitimate financial statements

[lə-ˈji-tə-mət fə-ˈnan-shəl ˈste-tments]
noun phrase
demonstrações financeiras legítimas
1. Financial reports and accounting documents that are legally valid, authentic, and prepared in accordance with accepted accounting standards and regulatory requirements
The company's legitimate financial statements were audited by an independent firm and approved by the board of directors.
As demonstrações financeiras legítimas da empresa foram auditadas por uma firma independente e aprovadas pelo conselho de administração.
2. Accounting records that accurately represent a company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows without misrepresentation or fraud
Banks require legitimate financial statements before approving any business loan applications.
Os bancos exigem demonstrações financeiras legítimas antes de aprovar qualquer solicitação de empréstimo comercial.
In Brazil, legitimate financial statements are crucial for business credibility and regulatory compliance. Companies must present these to the CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) if publicly traded, and to tax authorities (Receita Federal). In the USA, these statements are essential for SEC compliance and shareholder confidence. The term carries significant legal and ethical weight in both cultures, as fraudulent statements can result in severe criminal penalties.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authentic financial statementsvalid financial statementscompliant financial statementsaudited financial statementscertified financial statements
Antonyms / Antônimos
fraudulent financial statementsfalsified financial statementsmisleading financial statementsnon-compliant financial statements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrações financeiras legítimas
Standard term used in business and accounting contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
demonstrações financeiras autênticas
Alternative phrasing more commonly used in corporate and banking sectors
Portugal
demonstrações financeiras legítimas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in formal accounting and regulatory contexts

Related Words

financial auditaccounting standardsGAAPIFRSregulatory compliancefinancial disclosurebalance sheetincome statement

Related Idioms & Phrases

clean financial statements
books in order
above-board accounting
straight accounting
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