Information function of accounting

The study is devoted to one of accounting functions, that is the information function. The main function as well as detailed functions were elaborated. The classification of financial and non-financial information in the accounting system was indicated. Then, the author attempted at locating financial and non-financial information in one report on the activities of a business entity. The study proves that, thanks to the information function, accounting is a comprehensive source of financial information and provides non-financial information on entity’s activities, thus satisfying information needs of many stakeholders. The fundamental thesis of the study is expressed in the statement that “a welldesigned information system of accounting ensures access to financial and non-financial data useful to many groups of stakeholders and positively contributes to achieving goals by a given business entity”.