For many, finance is a department shrouded in mystery. Yet, finance explains how your actions can impact your company’s success, creates guidelines for the future, and sets meaningful metrics to determine performance. So, how can understanding finance benefit you? This post explains. [...]

A balance sheet is a snapshot of a company’s financial health. Learn more about the importance of balance sheets and the steps involved in creating them. [...]

Are you interested in learning how to do a cost-benefit analysis so that you can make smarter business decisions? This post offers a step-by-step guide, as well as dives deeper into the pros and cons of the process. [...]

If you want to further your accounting knowledge, it’s critical to understand the standards that guide how companies record transactions and report finances. Here’s a look at the two primary sets of accounting standards—GAAP and IFRS—and how they compare. [...]

Mergers and acquisitions can lead to tremendous business growth, but also come with drawbacks. Here’s a look at what these deals entail and four potential risks they can bring. [...]