External users: who are outsiders to an organisation and are interested in the financial affairs of the business. who have limited authority, ability and resources to obtain the necessary information and have to rely on financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss account).
External users include: present and potential Investors (shareholders), Creditors (Banks and other Financial Institutions, Debentureholders and other Lenders), Tax Authorities, Regulatory Agencies (Department of Company Affairs, Registrar of Companies, Securities Exchange Board of India, Labour Unions, Trade Associations, Stock Exchange and Customers, etc.