#financial-statements
Understand and prepare balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports
Learn about Luca Pacioli, the Renaissance friar known as the father of accounting. Discover how his 1494 Summa de Arithmetica documented double-entry bookkeeping, shaped modern capitalism, and why his principles still power every accounting system today.
Learn the essentials of nonprofit accounting including fund accounting, the three key financial statements, tax-exempt filing requirements, common mistakes to avoid, and best practices to keep your organization compliant and transparent.
Learn what pro forma financial statements are, the three main types (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow), how to create them step by step, common mistakes to avoid, and when your business needs them for planning, fundraising, or strategic decisions.
Learn what retained earnings are, how to calculate them using the simple formula, real-world examples, what negative retained earnings mean, common mistakes to avoid, and how to use retained earnings strategically for business growth.
Learn what revenue recognition is, how the ASC 606 five-step model works, common mistakes to avoid, and best practices for recording revenue accurately in your small business.
Learn what revenue recognition is, when to record income under GAAP and ASC 606, and how to apply the five-step model. Includes practical examples for service, product, subscription, and construction businesses.
Learn what SG&A (Selling, General & Administrative) expenses are, how to calculate the SG&A ratio, industry benchmarks, tax deduction rules, and seven strategies to reduce SG&A without hurting growth.
Learn what a trial balance is, how to prepare one step by step, the three types (unadjusted, adjusted, and post-closing), common errors and how to fix them, and why it matters for accurate financial reporting.
Learn what unearned revenue is, why it's classified as a liability, how to record it with journal entries, real-world examples from SaaS to gift cards, tax implications, and best practices for managing deferred revenue.
Learn what bad debt expense is, how to calculate it using the direct write-off and allowance methods, and how to record it properly. Includes journal entries, formulas, aging schedules, and tips for managing uncollectible accounts.
Learn what cost of goods sold (COGS) is, how to calculate it using the COGS formula, and why it matters for profitability and taxes. Includes inventory valuation methods, common mistakes, and tips to reduce COGS for small businesses.
Научете какво е отсрочен приход, защо се класифицира като пасив и как да го записвате с правилни журнални записвания. Обхваща правилата за признаване на приход по ASC 606, често срещани грешки и практически съвети за SaaS и абонаментни бизнеси.
