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Capital Structure – Beyond the Income Statement

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monthly, annual) performance, much more is needed for effective strategic planning – proactive planning that looks beyond what the business will do in the short term to where you want it to be in five years, ten years, or a similar timeframe. While the Income Statement does provide a view of historical (e.g.,

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How Serious Are You About Your Company’s Financial Success?

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Most business owners get financial reports monthly: Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows. How you use the information you get to go forward and drive profitability. How you use the information you get to go forward and drive profitability. For example, do you have a cash flow forecast?

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Computer Retailer – Accounting Methods

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But understanding your company’s profitability is critical to making the right decisions. Confusion over cash-versus-accrual reporting creates continuing questions for business owners. Significant Findings and Recommendations: Cash Flow Shortage. The company was currently using cash basis as an accounting method.

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A Business Growth Case Study

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The company was profitable, but after some moves to expand the business, they were worried about depleting their cash reserves and using up their line of credit with the bank—which would put a halt to further expansion plans. The company opened an eBay store and turned the trade-in losses into a new profit center.