Essential Financial Reports for CFOs:

Critical Elements in Achieving Success.

The rapid pace of change in today’s business customs has made financial decision-making a more important activity entrepreneurial than ever before. For companies to do well, the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) must have the most accurate and timely financial data. These reports form the very core of the company’s finance plan, compliance and future plans.

This is often seen in the form of a set of key financial reports, which are crucial for CFO a to get on top of. It has a deep impact not only on whether or not they live up to their fund providers but also how effective they are as sources of support for making long-term strategic decisions. In this all-inclusive guide, we will look at the seven financial reports which every CFO should be conscious of and the benefits of contracting out report writing and financial management services to a Virtual CFO, like the operation offered (and funded through the MEH ASA)

Why are financial reports important for CFOs?

 

Financial reports are not just numbers on a page, they give a comprehensive picture of how the company has performed. For CFOs, this information enables decision-making which leads to increased profitability, efficiency and sustainable growth of the business. According to a report by PwC businesses that actively use financial data as a basis to drive decision-making are 30% more likely in long-term to achieve growth than others who do not.

By focusing on the right reports, CFOs of different industries can unearth insights into such critical areas as cash flow management, profitability, investment performance and overall financial health. Here are the seven key financial reports that every CFO should be aware of:

The Income Statement is one of the most

Income Statement (Profit and Loss Statement)

 basic financial reports and tells you the company’s revenues, expenses, and profits for a certain period of time–usually a month, quarter, or year. This report helps CFOs understand the profitability of the company as a whole by showing how much revenue was notched up compared with costs level incurred.

Key Insights from the Income Statement:

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Expense Control:

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Profit Margins: What proportion of the money taken in as revenue is going to end up being profit? One word can help explain why profits drop when agitation against downsizing breaks out or a manager hires friends and relatives for company jobs–all at our expense. The word is “cost” (Malinowski ave Lesley Business Operations only now). A VP interviewed by Fortune magazine said This: should stop right now before this sort of abuse by existing employees becomes endemic anywhere else!!

According to a Deloitte poll 82% of CFOs consider profitability and revenue management as their top priorities. This underlines the importance of having profit-and-loss accounts reviewed from time to time so that you watch the company’s financial results.

Balance Sheet

The Balance Sheet is a ‘passport photo’ of a company’s financial situation which displays at one given moment in time what assets; liabilities and if it has lost money with Shareholders’ Equity.

According to CFO.com, companies that engage in active management of their balance sheets and have the right proportion of assets to liabilities are 50% less likely to get into trouble.

Liquidity:

Do the company’s liquid assets cover enough short-term liabilities?

Debt Levels:

How much debt does the company in total, and still can it shoulder this weight?

Equity:

What is shareholders’ equity and has it changed over time at all?

Three main categories make up the Cash Flow Statement:

operating activities, investing activities and financing activities. This report is a crucial tool for CFOs as it enables them to track the movement of money in and out of their company.

According to CB Insights, 29% of businesses fail due to cash flow problems, by monitoring a cash flow statement, a CFO can make sure that the company maintains its liquidity and grows.

Cash Flow Statement Key Insights:

Cash Flow from Operations: Is the company making enough money to live from its core business activities?

Investing Cash Flows: How much money is spent on capital outlays, investments in property or plant facilities? Financing Cash Flows: Are there any substantial changes of debt or equity financing?

Four: Budget vs. Actual Report

The Budget versus Actual Report measures the company’s production either over or below what they have fixed in numbers. It helps CFOs distinguish between variations and get an inkling of why companies may exceed one or another of their budgets.

Key Insights from the Budget vs Actual Report

Are there any departments or projects which consistently break their budget? Is this the result of incomplete allocations /top- heavy management? If so, what has been done about it?

Expense Management:

Are expenses in line with the strategic priorities of their business? For instance, if they are artistic and snobbish, why is this not reflected by the accounts for fixed assets and materials ( hint: Do they use enormous amounts of coal in their offices to heat them, but scrap their copper Sunday School Kalongs?)

Revenue Projections: Is the company’s income in line with planning, or is adjustment necessary?

According to a report by McKinsey, firms that regularly compare actual to plan performance are 30 % more likely than others to meet their financial targets Budget will be the essential tool of CFOs such as the Budget vs Actual Report to manage those resources effectively.

 Accounts Receivable Aging Report

This report provides an overview of outstanding invoices and how long they have been waiting to be paid. The report is crucial in managing cash flow and ensuring that payments from clients come in on time.

Key Insights from the Accounts Receivable Aging Report:

Outstanding Invoices How much money is tied up in unpaid invoices?

Aging of Receivables Which customers are slow to pay, and what measures should be taken?

Cash Flow Impact :

 How is unpaid bills affecting the company’s cash flow?

According to Fund box, 64% of small businesses experience late payment. The A/R Aging Report helps CFOs keep up with collections and manage cash flow better.

Break-Even Analysis Report

The Break-Even Analysis Report enables CFOs to calculate at what point the company’s revenue equals its costs, which means that it is neither making a profit nor suffering a loss. This report is particularly useful when planning new products, services or expansion efforts.

Key Insights from the Break-Even Analysis Report:

Sales Targets How much revenue needs to be enough to cover both fixed and variable costs?

Cost Structure What is the cost of running a company and are there areas for improvement in this respect?

Profit Levels How will changes in pricing or costs affect the company’s break-even point?

According to research conducted by the Harvard Business School, businesses that examine the company’s break-even analysis regularly are 25% more likely to be able to set sales targets and profit objectives with some basis in reality, which in turn reduces the chances of financial distress.

Financial Forecasting Report

Financial forecasting is key for long-term planning, and the Financial Forecasting Report allows CFOs planning to anticipate future financial results from historical information and current market conditions. Projections in this report cover both revenues and expenses, profits as well as cash flow.

Key Points Identified in the financial forecast Report:

Expectations for Future Revenue: How will income be flowing in the coming months and years to come at what rate, or may we derive these data from life cycle analysis?

Projected Expenses: Will costs be moving higher, as that would certainly hurt profits. Just how much of an impact on the company’s total return can this expense increase have?

Capital Investment Requirements: Will the company need more cash in order to grow?

According to a survey that KPMG made in Germany over four days during November 2009, firms with robust financial processes were 35% more likely than their counterparts lacking this novel feature on either Friday afternoon or any other time entirely to outperform. By accurate forecasts CFOs are able to establish data-driven decisions and align the company’s strategy with market realities.

Why Outsource Financial Report Writing and Virtual CFO Services?

However, producing these seven reports accurately and on time can be a major undertaking. In many firms, particularly small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), maintaining an in-house financial team capable of producing these reports is inefficient and costly. This is where the Virtual CFO comes into his own as a cost-effective, scalable solution for such firms or departments across larger organizations .

Here’s why I would like you to consider outsourcing your financial reporting and Virtual CFO services to Mehasa Consulting:

1. Professional Service at Reasonable Prices

Hiring a full-time CFO or building up a special financial reporting team is expensive. According to Glassdoor, in the U.S. the average salary for a CFO is currently $400000 plus perks and bonuses. By turning to someone like Mehasa Consulting, however, you can access high-level Virtual CFOs at a fraction of this cost. Thus, even if your company budget won’t stretch to a permanent finance specialist in-house yet needs entirely reliable advice on financial matters without breaking the bank-then our consultancy may be just what you are after.

2. Team of Financial Experts at Your Fingertips

If you outsource to Mehasa Consulting, then you can get a group of financial experts with a wide variety of experiences in business. Our team is experienced in the preparation of financial statements. All seven standard financial reports are made by our team, guaranteeing businesses get the information they need from one place. Using the most modern technology to send real-time information instantly anywhere you’re able to see your finances without leaving Mehasa, we ensure this at Mehasa Consulting.

3. Flexibility and Scalability

This is a new era of business. Business needs change, and as result financial requirements will also change. At Mehasa Consulting, you can expand or contract your financial services as your company grows. Whether you want the peace of mind which comes from always being taken care financially, or you wish only to call upon our services occasionally for reports and analysis. Either way our Virtual CFO services have been designed to grow with your needs.

4. Leave the Hard Work to Us

By outsourcing the writing of your financial reports and their management to Mehasa Consulting, you can get on with running a business. Let us take care of financial reporting, budgets and forecasts so that you concentrate instead on expanding the scope of your operations, increasing profits and above all: serving happy customers.

5. Get Financial Insights in Real Time

When outsourced to a Virtual CFO, you will have access to real-time financial data and information. At Mehasa Consulting, we use the latest financial tools and technology to produce real-time forecasts which assist you in making quick decisions with up-to-the-minute information.

6. Mitigating Risk

Accurate, timely financial reporting is essential to mitigate financial risks. Our team guarantees that your financial statements get put together right down to each individual number, adjusted for inflation;limiting the potential of errors floating around which could cause you trouble later on. We help you to spot financial problems when they are small and before they become big issues.

Mehasa Consulting:

Your Trusted Partner for Financial Report Writing and Virtual CFO Services
At Mehasa Consulting, we appreciate the hardships companies have in keeping their financial reporting accurate, in time and that’s a window into what’s really happening. Our dedicated team of professionals are skilled in providing tailored Virtual CFO services for your business; letting you focus on growth and innovation without worrying about the health of your finances.

We can see Mehasa Consulting is the right choice for your business from the following three reasons.

1. Tailored Solutions for Every Business

Every company is different, which is why we offer customized Virtual CFO services depending on what your business hopes to achieve as it grows. If your requirements are for cash flow budgeting, financial forecasting or preparing detailed reports aimed at providing investors and other stakeholders with essential information tailored just how they want it — then this is the right place.

2. End-to-End Financial Reporting

Mehasa Consulting provides more than just figures; we give you meaningful advice. Our experts do everything from producing timely, accurate Income Statements Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Statements to running Break-Even Analysis alongside Budget vs Actual Reports. Every report is tied to your strategic goals and will guide the decisions that matter most in business life today.

3. Compliance and Accuracy

Your financial reports have to be accurate and they have to meet deadlines. Our team follows strict rules to ensure reports conform with relevant legal standards. We keep up-to-date on regulatory changes so that your reports always reach industry norms and meet the law. No matter which standards your company is to observe, be it GAAP or IFRS, local compliance rules also must be covered; Mehasa Consulting makes sure everything goes straight.

4. Real-Time Financial Data at Your Fingertips

By choosing Mehasa Consulting as your outsourcing partner for financial management, you won’t have to wait until month’s end to understand how deep down into bad shape business is. State-of-the-art financial tools and techniques let you reach real-time reports at a moment’s notice; this proactive capability in making decisions means faster response times for major economic challenges.

5. Improved Strategic Planning

When you hand over the job of designing financial reports to Mehasa Consulting, more than just reports result. Our Virtual CFOs give advice on where your business should next go financially and answer the big questions in the capital markets for you such as how best to allocate funds, what other kinds of investment opportunities are available to invest in and any cost-cutting measures that might be taken. Such strategic planning will give your company a competitive edge — and enable it to expand rapidly wherever opportunity beckons.

6. Proven Track Record: Results Speak for Themselves

All our clients have got concrete results. With Mehasa Consulting on the job, businesses constantly get what they need: vital financing secured, cash flow improved and operational costs cut. This kind of specific economic benefit has been confirmed time and time again for our Virtual CFO services’.

Conclusion:

Mehasa Consulting — Charting Your Financial Destiny

At Mehasa Consulting, where the world of finance is concerned there are no exceptions: any company which expects to do well knows that all its decisions should be informed. By contracting out financial report writing or using our Virtual CFO services for marketing data insights, strategic advice and guidance on how to run your business ‘s finance relight, you’ll be on the way up!

At Mehasa Consulting, we help your business move beyond economic uncertainty. From compiling graphs and forms of financial information to the provision of key advice in cash flow management, capital raising and cuts in costs generally, our Virtual CFO services make it possible for you to make scientifically based decisions with confidence.
Don’t let financial reporting be a drag on your business. You can turn to Mehasa Consulting for a helping hand; and with their tailor-made virtual CFO services, it’s not difficult to stay ahead of the game. In this way, and the businesses that can endure fluctuating economic conditions will weather any storm that comes its way. Let us work together to guarantee a bright future for your company. Annual Compliance for your Singapore business Assuring that your company’s financial future is as strong as it can be