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Using Financial Statements to Value a Business

RogerRossmeisl

The starting point for a business valuation is generally the subject company’s financial statements. Here’s an overview of how historical financial statements can serve as the basis for a valuation professional’s conclusion under the cost, income and market approaches.

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Understanding Cash vs. Accrual Accounting

Withum

When it comes to accounting methods, businesses primarily choose between two approaches: cash basis accounting and accrual basis accounting. Understanding the key differences between cash vs. accrual accounting is essential as this decision impacts financial reporting, cash flow management and long-term planning.

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IRS FY 2024 Financial Report Says Longtime Deficiency Resolved

CPA Practice

This year’s report presents the IRS’s current financial position and discusses key financial topics. It highlights the programs, accomplishments, challenges and management’s accountability for the resources entrusted to the IRS. generally accepted accounting principles.

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FP&A Reports Every Organization Needs to Succeed

Acterys

Errors in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) reports can set entire departments, or even the whole company, off course. More than half (59%) of accountants admit to making several errors per month, Gartner research found. Financial reporting provides a retrospective view of your company’s financial status.

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Financial Audit Preparation Steps: Expert Tips for An External Audit Process 

Withum

Understanding the financial statement audit process and planning ahead can save time, reduce stress and ensure accurate results. In this guide, well walk through the key financial audit preparation steps, explain key differences between AICPA and PCAOB audits and provide actionable tips to streamline the external audit process.

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Changes to Lease Accounting Rules (ASC 842)

SMBAccountant

New rules are going into effect for lease accounting which may change how small businesses who follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) think about and reporting leases. Under the old rules, financial reporting requirements were determined based on whether a contract was considered a capital or operating lease.

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The Cost Approach to Valuing a Business

RogerRossmeisl

This financial statement reports “book values” for the company’s assets and liabilities. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), assets are recorded at historic cost. The cost (or asset-based) approach to valuing a business focuses on the balance sheet. One reason is that, under U.S.