Financial statements report the business activities and financial performance of a company. Learn how they are used by executives, investors, and lenders.

Whether your company has been requested to have a financial statement prepared by an outside CPA firm or is doing so voluntarily, the process can be extremely complex depending on what level of ...

IN CERTAIN INSTANCES CPAs SHOULD CONSIDER preparing and reporting on financial statements using an “other comprehensive basis of accounting” (OCBOA). Tax-basis and cash-basis, including ...

Three proposed standards were exposed for public comment by the AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC) on Oct. 23. The proposed standards are as follows: – A proposed, revised ...

Preparing a financial statement is the last step in the accounting cycle before the cycle starts over in a new period. After the accounts have been adjusted and closed, the financial statements are ...

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.

There are four key financial statements your company may have: a balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement and statement of owners' or shareholders' equity (retained earnings). A balance ...

Learn what certified financial statements are, when you need them, and how to obtain them. Includes costs, timelines and a complete prep checklist.

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, ...