2. Which of the following groups of users would primarily be interested in a company's annual published financial statements?
A. Shareholders and suppliers
B. Management and employees
C. Shareholders and providers of finance
D General public, environmental pressure groups

C. Shareholders and providers of finance

Explanation:

A company's financial report communicates the financial health of a business. It indicates whether a business is profitable and can meet its financial obligations.

Shareholders are the owners of a business. They are interested in the financial reports to know if their venture is making profits. Shareholders expect to earn dividends from the business. Only a profitable business is able to declare dividends. Financial reports guide shareholders in making decisions regarding the future of the business.

Lenders provide debt capital to a business. If the company is profitable, then lenders are happy because their payments are assured. Lenders rely on financial reports in deciding whether to extend or deny credit to businesses.

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