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All about types of financial statement reports

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The three main types of financial statements are: Income Statement (Profit and Loss Statement) Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) Cash Flow Statement Income Statement (Profit and Loss Statement) The income statement summarizes a company's revenues, expenses, and profits or losses over a specific period, typically quarterly or annually.

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Dealing with Obsolete Inventory

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For manufacturers, retailers, or wholesale distributors, inventory is likely the largest item on their balance sheet. Business – Dress Manufacturer. The company also started a sportswear line, but that didn’t sell due to a significant manufacturing error in incorrectly sizing the items. Bringing Value Through CFO Insights.

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For Manufacturers, Cash Management Is In Their Hands

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A recent research report by the firm explores how these professionals in the manufacturing sector are approaching the issue. Analysts found a major gap in how executives understand the connection between everyday financial functions, like inventory management, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and cash flow.

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10 Tips CFOs Can Use to Put AI in Finance to Work Today

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Research from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania suggests that, since AI can lead companies to become more profitable, companies can then hire more employees. But as new technologies enable more companies to increase efficiency and profits, the pressure to adopt will soon reach a tipping point.

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Identifying the Real Cost of Production

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Knowing the actual cost of production is critical to setting accurate pricing and therefore profitability for any manufacturing company. Getting to the real numbers are the key to profitability. Current financial staff consisted of an accounts payable clerk, an accounts receivable clerk, and an accounting manager.