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Accountants make me laugh (without meaning to): financial statements

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Balance Sheet Companies are required to prepare a certain number of documents called financial statements. To be fair, before computers were invented, the books (a term that accountants use for accounting records) had to be balanced and a trial balance was prepared before completing financial statements. Cash never flows.

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The Non-Profit Financial Statement Breakdown

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While non-profit organizations are not concerned about showing a profit for investors, these entities still must report financial activities to board members and local, state, and federal tax agencies.

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A Complete Guide to Reading Financial Statements

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With little experience in reading financial statements, this request makes you freeze in your tracks, uncertain of how to express the success of your growing business. If this scenario sounds in any way relatable, it’s time to become more familiar with the process of reading financial statements. Cash flow statements.

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Understanding the Difference between Income Statement and Balance Sheet

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When it comes to financial statements, two key documents play a vital role in providing insights into a company's financial health: the income statement and the balance sheet. While both are important in understanding a company's financial position, they serve different purposes and provide distinct information.

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Reliance on Interim Financials in SBA Business Valuations

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A common challenge when completing a business valuation for SBA 7(a) purposes is how much reliance should be given to the seller’s interim financial statements. Generally, an SBA lender will provide an appraiser with three years of business tax returns and interim financial statements as of the current calendar year.

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FASB Issues Disclosure Improvements to Segment Reporting in ASU 2023-07

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The new guidance applies to all public entities that are following Topic 280 Segment Reporting requirements already, and these entities must apply the new requirements retrospectively to all periods presented in their financial statements. For the purposes of this ASU, not-for-profit entities are excluded.

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Statutory reporting: An overview

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Statutory reporting is a critical process for multinational corporations, involving the preparation and submission of financial statements to comply with legal obligations across various jurisdictions. Key components of statutory reports include financial statements and ESG disclosures, enhancing stakeholder trust and governance.