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

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 ...

Editor’s Note: This post is focused on helping you understand profit and loss statements. This financial statement is used by most small business owners to help assess business profits and losses ...

Tax-exempt organizations are working through the biggest change to not-for-profit financial reporting in 25 years. FASB Accounting Standard Update (ASU) No. 2016-14, Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958 ...

An income statement is a financial document that details the revenue and expenses of a company. Some investors and analysts use income statements to make investing decisions. The income statement, ...

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.

What Is An Income Statement? An income statement lists a company’s income, expenses, and resulting profits over a specific time frame, usually a quarter or fiscal year. Companies create income ...