Distinguish the roles performed by the shareholders and the directors of a limited company.
State one reason why a sole trader is not required to have their financial statements audited.
Calculate the adjusted profit for the year ended 31 December 2017 from the information given.
Explain how information items 1 and 2 should be accounted for.
Prepare the statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 2017 from the data provided.
Advise the directors whether the audited financial statements do or do not provide all the information needed for the bank to make its decision. Justify your answer.