Learn what every business owner needs to know about financial accounting, accounting software and financial statements.

Over the years, companies have relied on alternative performance measures (APMs) such as “adjusted earnings” or “underlying profit” to provide investors additional financial information beyond IFRS or ...

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Michelle Cull is a member of CPA Australia, the Financial Advice Association Australia and President Elect of the Academy of Financial Services in the United States. Michelle is an academic member of ...

The AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC) voted Wednesday to issue an amendment clarifying that a CPA preparing financial statements as part of a consulting services engagement ...

A certified financial statement is one that has been reviewed and approved by a certified, independent auditor. Such statements are considered more reliable than unaudited statements and are mandatory ...

A balance sheet is a type of financial statement that lists a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity. The assets should be in "balance" and equal the total liabilities and ...

An income statement is a financial document that details the revenue and expenses of a company. Some investors and analysts use income statements to make investing decisions. The income statement, ...