Noun Phrase
/ˈsɛɡmɛnt ˈrɪˈpɔrtɪŋ/
Segment reporting refers to a standard in financial reporting that requires companies to provide information about the different operational segments of their business. This is intended to give stakeholders a better understanding of the performance and financial health of each segment, which can include geographic regions or distinct lines of business. Segment reporting is often used in the context of corporate financial statements, particularly when companies operate in diverse markets. It plays an important role in making financial information transparent and useful for investors, analysts, and regulators.
Frequency of Use: Segment reporting is a common term in financial discussions and documents, especially in annual reports and filings with regulatory bodies. It is used more in written contexts, such as financial documents and academic literature.
Segment reporting provides valuable insights into the performance metrics of each division within a corporation.
La presentación de informes por segmentos proporciona información valiosa sobre las métricas de rendimiento de cada división dentro de una corporación.
In the latest financial report, the company emphasized its commitment to transparency through improved segment reporting.
En el último informe financiero, la empresa enfatizó su compromiso con la transparencia mediante una mejora en la presentación de informes por segmentos.
Investors often analyze segment reporting to make informed decisions about where to allocate their resources.
Los inversores a menudo analizan la presentación de informes por segmentos para tomar decisiones informadas sobre dónde asignar sus recursos.
While "segment reporting" itself is not typically used in idiomatic expressions, the concept of "reporting," in broader terms, does appear in idiomatic language. Below are examples relevant to finance and reporting:
"Report back to someone"
After the financial meeting, I need to report back to the board with our findings.
Después de la reunión financiera, necesito informar de vuelta a la junta con nuestros hallazgos.
"Report in"
All department heads should report in by the end of the day with their segment performance metrics.
Todos los jefes de departamento deben informar antes del final del día con sus métricas de rendimiento por segmento.
"To report a loss"
The company was forced to report a loss in its quarterly earnings due to increased competition.
La empresa se vio obligada a informar una pérdida en sus ganancias trimestrales debido a la competencia aumentada.
The term "segment" originates from the Latin word segmentum, which means "a part cut off" or "a section." The word "reporting" comes from the Latin reportare, meaning "to carry back," originally referring to the act of bringing back information or news.
Synonyms: - Statement reporting - Financial reporting - Performance reporting
Antonyms: - Non-disclosure - Concealment - Omission