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

Financial statements are key components in revealing the financial health of an organization. A company's financial information can be complicated, but business owners and investors should understand ...

How to Read Financial Statements: A Practical Guide for Understanding Numbers Your email has been sent Learn how to read financial statements with simple tips that help you spot trends, connect ...

Regardless of whether you personally participate in the process, understanding how to produce a basic financial statement and report is essential for every small-business owner. A balance sheet, ...

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, ...

When you own a small business, you have deadlines to meet, customers to serve, orders to fill, and a million other things to do. Finding time to work on your business and manage your financials can ...