More than just paperwork, audited financial reports show that the numbers for your business add up. Knowing what goes into an audited statement and why it matters can help you gain confidence with ...

Financial statements provide managers, shareholders and potential investors with the information they need to determine the financial health of an organization. The preparation of financial statements ...

Depending on the size of your small business and your finance experience, you may choose to do your own books, including preparing financial statements. If you don't have a certified public accountant ...

Audited financial statements are needed by businesses for a number of reasons. They are required by various federal and state regulators, such as the ...

The Board of Governors and the Federal Reserve Banks annually prepare and release audited financial statements reflecting balances (as of December 31) and income and expenses for the year then ended.

Early in the 20th century, audits of company financial statements served merely as verification for management that a company was productive and efficient. After the 1929 stock market crash, the role ...

Business lending in the U.S. continues to climb as 2016 winds to a close, and many businesses considering 2017 growth plans will undoubtedly seek financing in the coming year. One way to prepare for ...