Provisional Financial Statements Preparing provisional financial statements entails the development of interim financial statements for a designated timeframe prior to the availability of the final statements. Here are the steps to prepare Provisionals financial statements: 1. Gather Available Data: Collect all available financial data for the period you want to prepare the pro visional… Read More »
Book Keeping Book keeping is a subset of accounting and refers to the process of recording and organizing financial transactions of a business. It involves systematically recording the financial activities such as sales, purchases, receipts, and payments in appropriate books or electronic records. Accounting, on the other hand, encompasses a broader set of activities… Read More »
Signs you need a bookkeeper Signs you need a bookkeeper,A bookkeeper is typically need in the following situations: Small business owners: Small business owners often require the services of a bookkeeper to manage their day-to-day financial transactions, including recording income and expenses, reconciling bank statements, and maintaining accurate financial records. Growing businesses: As a… Read More »
Definition of Internal audit: This is a process of evaluating and reviewing an organization’s operations. It is including its internal controls, risk management, financial and accounting systems, and compliance with laws and regulations. The primary objective of internal audit is to provide independent and objective assurance to the organization’s management and stakeholders. That the organization’s… Read More »
Internal auditor Internal auditors play a vital role in ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of an organization’s operations. While many people are familiar with external audits, internal auditing is equally crucial in maintaining the financial health, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance of a company. This blog will explore what internal auditors do, their responsibilities,… Read More »
Two-way invoice matching process Invoice matching is a crucial component of the accounts payable process. It helps businesses maintain accuracy in their financial records and ensures they are paying only for the goods or services received. Among the various types of invoice matching, the two-way invoice matching process is widely used for its simplicity and… Read More »
Double-entry bookkeeping Double-entry bookkeeping is a method of recording financial transactions that involves recording both the debit and credit aspects of each transaction in separate accounts. For every debit recorded, there must be a corresponding credit of equal value, ensuring that the books always balance. It is important to accountants and auditors because it provides… Read More »
Audit Planning Audit planning: It is the process of designing and developing a strategy or roadmap for conducting an audit. It involves defining the scope and objectives of the audit, identifying potential areas of risk or concern, determining the resources need to carry out the audit, and creating a timeline for completing the audit.… Read More »
Statutory and non-Statutory Audit Statutory audit and non-statutory audit are two types of audits that serve different purposes. A statutory audits is a legally required audit that is performed to ensure that a company’s financial statements are accurate and comply with applicable accounting standards and laws. This type of audit is typically conduct by an… Read More »
Need for preparing for a Trial Balance The purpose of preparing a trial balance is to ensure the accuracy of the accounting records by checking whether the total debits equal the total credits. A trial balance is a list of all the accounts in the general ledger along with their debit or credit balances. The… Read More »
