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9. In short, these reports act as a summary of the financial health of your business. The type of reports you can leverage are:
Balance Sheet: this report records your business’s assets, liabilities, and equity over a specific period. This means that your total assets should be equal to liability plus equity. The balance sheet reveals whether you need to expand your business or reserve cash.
Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement: This report shows revenues, costs, and expenses over a period (quarter, year, etc.). Also called an income report, this statement compares sales and expenses to help you make forecasts.
Cash Flow Statement: This statement is similar to the P&L statement, except it doesn’t include any non-cash entries (like depreciation). Cash flow reports help figure out where the business is spending, earning money, immediate viability, and financial ability to pay bills.