annual report
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annual report
A written report that summarizes the activities, financial results, and developments of an organization such as a company, association, or public authority for the past year.
Der Vorstand präsentierte auf der Hauptversammlung den Jahresbericht für das letzte Geschäftsjahr.
The board presented the annual report for the last fiscal year at the annual general meeting.
The word is composed of 'Jahr' (year) and 'Bericht' (report). The '-es-' in the middle is a linking sound that connects the two words. So it literally means a 'Bericht des Jahres' (report of the year).
Jedes Jahr im Frühling veröffentlicht der Verein seinen Jahresbericht.
Every year in spring, the association publishes its annual report.
An annual report is often combined with certain verbs that describe an action. Typical ones are: 'einen Jahresbericht erstellen' (to prepare an annual report), 'verfassen' (to write), 'präsentieren' (to present), 'vorlegen' (to submit), or 'veröffentlichen' (to publish).
Die Geschäftsführerin muss den Jahresbericht erstellen und der Versammlung vorlegen.
The managing director has to prepare the annual report and submit it to the meeting.
This word firmly belongs in the context of business, finance, and organizations. You often find it in documents from companies, associations, or political parties, often in connection with an annual meeting.
Im Jahresbericht des Sportvereins stehen alle Einnahmen und Ausgaben des letzten Jahres.
The sports club's annual report lists all income and expenses from the last year.
balance sheet / assessment
'Bilanz' and 'Jahresbericht' can both provide information about a company or organization. But they differ in scope. The 'Bilanz' is a precise financial statement or, more generally, a conclusion about the results. The 'Jahresbericht' summarizes the entire past year in writing: activities, developments, and often financial results as well. The words can be confused because an annual report can contain a balance sheet. If it is only about the financial statement or the clear conclusion, 'Bilanz' fits; if it is about the full report on a year, 'Jahresbericht' fits.
Wegen der Mitgliederversammlung bereitet das Team den Jahresbericht für den Verein vor.
Because of the general meeting, the team is preparing the annual report for the association.
Die Bilanz zeigt, dass der Verein weniger Geld ausgegeben hat als geplant.
The balance sheet shows that the association spent less money than planned.