Financial statements report the business activities and financial performance of a company. Learn how they are used by executives, investors, and lenders.

Your corporate financial plan does double duty. By forcing you to analyze your finances, it makes you think objectively about your prospects for business success. By showing investors and lenders the ...

A business uses pro-forma, or projected, financial statements when developing a financial plan. A pro-forma financial statement uses the same format as a current balance sheet, income statement or ...

When you apply for business funding, lenders and investors want to ensure they won’t lose money on your venture. That’s why bringing detailed financial statements to your pitch meeting is crucial.