A business transaction, such as obtaining financing, often requires companies to provide financial statements that have been evaluated by an outside independent party. Accountants are outside parties ...

Clarified and revised standards for compilations and engagements to prepare financial statements released Thursday create a bright line between accounting (preparation) and reporting (compilation) ...

Accountants with businesses big and small normally compile financial statements each quarter. The statements paint a picture of all of the company's transactions. First, the company will record the ...

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 ...

Find out what to include in a cash flow statement, as well as its limitations and how cash flow is calculated.

A cash flow statement shows how money flows in and out of a company through operations, investments, and financing activities. The cash flow statement highlights liquidity, how well a business ...

More than just paperwork, audited financial reports show that the numbers for your business add up. Knowing what goes into an audited statement and why it matters can help you gain confidence with ...

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When it is time to bring in an external audit firm — perhaps because lenders, investors or a regulatory body triggered the need to audit your financial statements — preparation and responsiveness are ...

Discover the differences, advantages, and drawbacks of single-step vs. multiple-step income statements for better financial analysis.