partial accounts

[/ˈpɑːrʃəl əˈkaʊnts/]
nounpl: N/A (plural noun phrase)
contas parciais
1. Financial statements or records that show only a portion of a company's or individual's financial transactions or account balance, typically prepared before the final accounting period closes
The accountant prepared partial accounts to give the stakeholders an interim view of the company's financial position.
O contador preparou contas parciais para dar aos interessados uma visão intermediária da posição financeira da empresa.
2. Incomplete or interim financial records used for management decisions before a full audit or year-end closing
Based on the partial accounts, the board decided to proceed with the expansion project.
Com base nas contas parciais, a diretoria decidiu prosseguir com o projeto de expansão.
3. In accounting, financial statements prepared at interim periods (quarterly, semi-annually) rather than annually
The partial accounts for the third quarter showed an improvement in profit margins.
As contas parciais do terceiro trimestre mostraram uma melhoria nas margens de lucro.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, partial accounts are essential for interim management reporting and decision-making. In Brazil, publicly traded companies are required to submit partial accounts (contas parciais) to the regulatory authority (CVM - Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) on a quarterly basis, following IFRS standards. This practice is particularly important for corporate governance and investor transparency.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interim accountsinterim financial statementsquarterly accountshalf-yearly accounts
Antonyms / Antônimos
final accountsannual accountscomplete accountsaudited financial statements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contas parciais
Standard term used in Brazilian accounting and finance contexts
São Paulo
contas parciais / demonstrações financeiras intermediárias
Business and finance hub often uses more formal terminology
Rio de Janeiro
contas parciais
Standard usage in financial centers
Portugal
contas parciais / relatórios financeiros intercalares
Portuguese also uses 'contas intercalares' for interim accounts

Related Words

balance sheetincome statementfinancial recordsaccounting periodinterim reportingtrial balance

Related Idioms & Phrases

balance the partial accounts
prepare partial accounts
review partial accounts
audit partial accounts
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