Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an Illinois CPA Society committee, and has a degree in accounting and finance from DePaul University. Katrina Ávila Munichiello is an experienced editor, ...

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 ...

Financial statements are written records of a business’s financial situation. They include standard reports like the balance sheet, income or profit and loss statements, and cash flow statement. They ...

Taking on debt can be perfectly reasonable, and desirable, for a business to do if operations are profitable. The profits earned from the additional investment will cover the borrowing costs, and the ...

Learn how to prepare an up-to-date profit and loss statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

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.

More than just paperwork, audited financial reports show that the numbers for your business add up. Knowing what goes into an audited statement and why it matters can help you gain confidence with ...

Companies must produce a series of financial statements to provide information on the their activities, net worth and viability. There are three main financial statements maintained by companies and ...

Andriy Blokhin has 5+ years of professional experience in public accounting, personal investing, and as a senior auditor with Ernst & Young. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of ...

The International Accounting Standards Board published a consultation document Wednesday with eight proposed illustrative examples showing how companies could apply International Financial Reporting ...