What do the balance sheet figures mean?
New Entrepreneur's Guide series - What do the balance sheet figures mean? Many entrepreneurs first look at the income statement when reviewing financial statements. It quickly shows how the company has performed during the financial year. The balance sheet, on the other hand, is often overlooked, even though it provides important information about the company's financial situation. The balance sheet shows, for example, what the company owns, how much debt it has, and how its operations are [...]
What does an income statement tell you about your business?
A New Entrepreneur's Guide series What does an income statement tell you about your business? You won't get a complete picture of your company's finances just by looking at your bank account balance. The bank account balance tells you how much money the business has available right now, but it doesn't tell you whether the business has been profitable. An income statement, on the other hand, shows what makes up your company's income, what kind of costs are incurred by operations, and whether the company has a profit or loss at the end of the financial year. […]