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Financial Reporting Drives Good Decisions

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The company used Cash Basis accounting for their operating statements because taxes were calculated on a Cash Basis. When sales grew, profitability looked strong because cash came in within 48 hours, but the company’s bills weren’t due for 60 days. Sales – $45,000,000 annually. Location – Central Wisconsin.

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Cash Cash Cash Cash

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I think that the Statement of Cash Flows is the disrespected stepsister of financial reporting, much like Cinderella. So, let’s look to see how this Cinderella report can help you plan for and understand your use of cash. The Cash Flow Forecast is a predictive tool.

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Computer Retailer – Accounting Methods

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But understanding your company’s profitability is critical to making the right decisions. Confusion over cash-versus-accrual reporting creates continuing questions for business owners. Sales – $45,000,000 annually. Eliminate the sales manager position. Financial Reporting. Ownership – Two partners.

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How Serious Are You About Your Company’s Financial Success?

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Most business owners get financial reports monthly: Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows. The problem is, those monthly reports show your financial performance in the past — what has already occurred in your business. For example, do you have a cash flow forecast?

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A Business Growth Case Study

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Business – Sales, installation, and service of industrial compressed air systems. The company was profitable, but after some moves to expand the business, they were worried about depleting their cash reserves and using up their line of credit with the bank—which would put a halt to further expansion plans. Financial Reporting.

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Budgeting for Analysis

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Sales – $25,500,000. A detailed set of reports, complete with sales and costs by item group created a good starting point. Produce a set of trend-line reports for each item group for the past three years of sales. Then extend that trend-line till it shows the estimate of next year’s sales. Initial Contact –.

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How Do I Recover from Business Financial Fraud?

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Increasing vendor expenses as a % of sales. Continuously shrinking cash despite profitable financial reporting. Negotiations do not always recover 100% of the losses, so you will need to write off a portion of the fraud as losses. Fraud management services typically include cash crisis management.