The balance sheet, profit and loss account and notes to the accounts must include as many headings and items as are necessary to give a true and fair view of the company’s assets and liabilities, financial position and results. Each item in the balance sheet and profit and loss account shall show the figure relating to the corresponding item in the previous financial year.
The items making up shareholders’ equity shall be laid down by decree. The classification of balance sheet and income statement items and the information to be included in the notes are set by a regulation of the Autorité des normes comptables.