Integrated report
An integrated report explains how an organisation’s strategy, governance, performance and prospects interact to create, preserve or erode value over time. The International Integrated Reporting Framework promotes connected thinking about the organisation and its resources and relationships. It is broader than a list of financial statement balances and considers short-, medium- and long-term value creation. Report content and any legal obligation depend on the reporting framework and jurisdiction; avoid presenting the framework as an automatic replacement for required financial statements or sustainability disclosures.
Worked example
A company explains how training staff and maintaining supplier relationships support its strategy, operational resilience and future cash generation, connecting these factors to reported performance.
Common mistake
Treating an integrated report as a substitute for all IFRS financial statements or as a purely financial ratio report.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | BT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| ACCA | SBL | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| ACCA | SBR | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |
| FIA | FBT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
