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Overview of Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows

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This week we introduce two of SayAhh’s key accounting documents: the Balance Sheet (BS) and Statement of Cash Flows (SCF) showing how this investment is accounted for. These deposits increase the checking account balance and also the equity accounts, and results in a solvent company and a decent starting bank balance.

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Sayahh’s Financial Statements For August 2011

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Today, we’ll look at the impact of the expenses to date on the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement. In addition to the capital improvements (which show up on the balance sheet below as “Leasehold Improvements”) our fearless founders bought some tables, chairs, and a few other random things at Office Depot.

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SayAhh’s Revenue Projections

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The former will impact the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement while the latter will only impact the Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement (although as the asset depreciates, the depreciation will show up on the Income Statement).

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Thoughts For VC Backed Companies Considering SBA/PPP Loans

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No doubt that all of our companies would benefit from more cash with attractive loan terms on the balance sheet so it isn’t surprising that the majority of you are considering applying for the loan. At the same time, we know that many of you have not eliminated jobs or have no immediate plans to eliminate jobs at the moment.

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Introducing the Cap Table and Hiring the CTO

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It is not in the three primary financial statements (the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow Statement.) Later, if they sell, the low tax basis and capital gains tax rates result in a lower tax liability than if they didn’t file the 83(b) election. Equity is split 55% and 45%, but where is that officially recorded?

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Financial Literacy

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The Balance Sheet. An inability to read the Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow statements. A lack of understanding of how the Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow statements fit together. Analyzing Financial Statements. In my experience there are four specific things that people struggle with.

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Cash Policies for Startups

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I heard a rumor on a call the other day that some startup companies are starting to keep balance sheet cash in higher yield instruments such as corporate debt. This is apparently becoming trendy again as private companies do $25m+ rounds and end up with a bunch of cash on their balance sheets.