Integrated reporting
Integrated reporting is a process founded on integrated thinking that produces communication about an organisation’s value creation over time. The process connects strategy, governance, performance, prospects and the resources and relationships on which the organisation depends. Integrated thinking involves considering relationships among operating and functional units and the capitals used or affected. An integrated report is an output of the process; the process itself is broader than the document and does not replace mandatory financial or sustainability reporting.
Worked example
A board considers how staff skills, technology and supplier relationships affect its strategy and risks, then explains those connections in its annual integrated report.
Common mistake
Treating integrated reporting solely as a document formatting exercise or assuming it replaces required financial statements.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | SBL | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| ACCA | SBR | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |
