In the startup era, it’s easier than ever to launch a new business. With barriers to entry for new ventures at historic lows, it’s now extremely common to see aspiring entrepreneurs from all walks of ...

Income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements. If you're running a business, you probably have some knowledge of basic financial statements and how to use them. But do you know why ...

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 ...

Business decisions are often driven by data, so the accuracy and reliability of financial statements are paramount. One misstep in financial reporting can have far-reaching consequences, eroding ...

Michelle Cull is a member of CPA Australia, the Financial Advice Association Australia and President Elect of the Academy of Financial Services in the United States. Michelle is an academic member of ...

Financial ratios express relationships between financial statement items. Although they provide historical data, management can use ratios to identify internal strengths and weaknesses, and estimate ...

Andriy Blokhin has 5+ years of professional experience in public accounting, personal investing, and as a senior auditor with Ernst & Young. David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and ...