The new international accounting standard is aimed at more consistent reporting that’s better aligned with how businesses are ...

Income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements. If you're running a business, you probably have some knowledge of basic financial statements and how to use them. But do you know why ...

Business owners often use accounting to measure their company's financial performance. Accounting is responsible for recording and reporting a company's financial transactions. While business owners ...

There are four key financial statements your company may have: a balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement and statement of owners' or shareholders' equity (retained earnings). A balance ...

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IN CERTAIN INSTANCES CPAs SHOULD CONSIDER preparing and reporting on financial statements using an “other comprehensive basis of accounting” (OCBOA). Tax-basis and cash-basis, including ...

When you apply for business funding, lenders and investors want to ensure they won’t lose money on your venture. That’s why bringing detailed financial statements to your pitch meeting is crucial.

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What could your business do with an extra $1 million in cash? Borrow less? Invest in new equipment? Hire staff to help grow your sales? The answers likely depend on the goals for your specific ...