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Profit and Loss / Income Statement

Owner's Equity Statement

Balance Sheet Statement

Cash Flow Statement

TYPES

Formal and standardized accounting reports that summarize a company's financial performance and position

FINANCIAL REPORTS

DEFINITION

BENEFITS

Determine Cash Flow

Identify Inflows and Outflows of Assets, e.g., Inventory, Cash

Measure Business Performance

Reports for Investors and Lenders

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BENEFITS

Identify Tax Deductions, Refunds, Liabilities

Amend Taxes

Prevent / Prepare for Audits

Obtain Business Loans, Investments

Organizing, correcting, and updating financial records to ensure they are accurate, reliable, and current

(aka, Cleanup)

DEFINITION

BOOKS OVERHAUL

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Tax Planning

Determine future opportunities and difficulties

Inventory Management

Benefits Planning

Determine Liabilities - Short and Long-Term

Informed Financial Decision-Making

BENEFITS

DEFINITION

A company's monetary plan and objectives for a period, e.g., weeks, months, year

BUDGETING

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Balancing internal and external records

BENEFITS

DEFINITION

Ensure Accuracy of Financial Records

Detect Errors and Fraud

Compliance with Regulatory Entities

Cash Flow Management

RECONCILIATION