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What Is a Balance Sheet?

Up and Running

If you’re in the process of starting a business or writing a business plan document, you’ll have heard the phrase “balance sheet” mentioned, or maybe you’ve seen one in a sample business plan. Now that we’ve had a general overview of the balance sheet, let’s take a deeper look at the information a balance sheet should include.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Business Financial Management

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Now, managing and analyzing your business finances doesn’t have to be a frustrating process. In fact, by proactively looking for improvements, you can set yourself up for more effective and fruitful financial management. Here are a few tips to help you better manage your business finances. Consult an accountant.

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Praying to the God of Valuation

Both Sides of the Table

There were startups and a software industry but barely. We had nascent revenues, ridiculous cost structures and unrealistic valuations. I learned to avoid unnecessary conferences, avoid non-essential costs and strive for at least a neutral EBITDA if for no other reason than nobody was interested in giving us any more money.

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Revenue Recognition’s Effect On M&A

YoungUpstarts

by Jacqueline Pruscha, Audit Manager at Sensiba San Filippo. A change in revenue recognition means a change in the due diligence process, specifically accounting diligence, modeling, quality of earnings and cost of integration. For other sectors, notably enterprise software, the changes will be very significant.

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How To Effectively Manage Business Costs

YoungUpstarts

There is an old management adage which says that “you cannot manage what you cannot measure” This saying may be true in all parts of a company, but is especially pertinent in finance. We’ve read so much about companies and businesses going under due to poor financial management.

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How Plan Vs Actual Comparison Helps You Manage Your Business

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Planning is not just about the plan — it’s about the management. And plan vs. actual analysis, also called variance analysis, is essential to better business management. That’s where you track results, review progress, and make regular course corrections depending on performance. . What is plan vs actual?

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[INTERVIEW] Michael Majeed, Finance Executive, SR&ED Tax Consultant

YoungUpstarts

an entrepreneur should have about 6 months worth of fixed costs on hand at the beginning. Additionally, take time to plan your costs and don’t underestimate expenses – they will likely increase as your business grows. What kinds of habits should an entrepreneur cultivate so that financial management is done in an ongoing manner?

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