Many small businesses start off strong with a solid business plan, an impressive product, sufficient funding and a growing customer base. Then, somewhere along with the way, the business stalls, ...

When it comes to accounting, there are two main methods of determining a firm's financial health and profitability. One method is to calculate the firm's accounting profits, otherwise known as net ...

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Accounting income is distinct from cash flows, particularly money a business has in its coffers at the end of given period such as a month or fiscal year. Various regulatory guidelines highlight these ...

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The Christmas and holiday season is slowly approaching and many businesses have started preparing by ordering new equipment and additional stock. This can lead to spending beyond their means and turn ...

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Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Accounting is the process of keeping track of all financial ...

Accountants are growing increasingly concerned about clients’ short-term cash flows. “The first thing that we’re being sent around to look at is the short-term cash flow,” says David Fleming, managing ...

The first smartphones were released in 2007, and only 15 years later, we have phones that can do much more than simple calls and text messages. Most people are now fully equipped with a GPS device, a ...