By Mike Bedel, CPA, CGMA, MBA
Partner, Director of Audit & Assurance Services
[email protected]
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. That’s why the cornerstone of any company is an efficient accounting department and financial reporting system that promptly measures and reports the results of your operations.
Financial statements should be prepared on a regular, systemic basis, around the 15th of the month. Timely, accurate information is essential to your management team. Consistency of practice is crucial.
Is your accounting department meeting these demands? Failure to pay invoices on time or deliver accurate, comprehensive reports can severely harm your company’s reputation and result in late payment fees, decreased credit worthiness, issues with your suppliers, etc. Lack of consistency, planning, transparency and oversight can also quickly lead to untimely financial reporting and poor management information systems. The risk of fraud is also increased in an undisciplined accounting environment.
As a business owner, it’s vital that you determine the people, processes and discipline necessary to make your accounting function run as smoothly as possible. Your management team should be reviewing your financial statements and key performance metrics on a regular, MONTHLY basis! A business that is not doing this on a regular basis is setting itself up for a less than successful result!
If you’re experiencing accounting issues in your company, it’s time to step back and determine the source of the problem. And if you need a fresh set of eyes on your accounting function, Sponsel can help! Is it your people? Is it your systems, or lack thereof? Or do you simply not know? Whether you’re seeking consultation or thinking about outsourcing your bookkeeping needs, we can offer support.
If we can assist you with achieving success in your business or personal affairs, please contact Mike Bedel at (317) 613-7852 or email [email protected].