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What is Account Reconciliation?

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With regular bank account reconciliation, businesses can identify and rectify errors promptly, reducing the risk of financial misstatements and fraud. Bank reconciliation involves reconciling cash accounts using bank statement reconciliations. Reconciliation is also crucial for effective cash management.

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Introductory Guide to Business Cash Flow Planning

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The overall goal of business cash flow planning is to be able to predict how much money your company will have at some point in the future, so you can cover expenses and debts like payroll, purchase orders, rent/lease payments, and utilities. At the beginning of the month, you record in your bank account that you have $175,000 cash on hand.

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The Financial Close Process

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Bank account information. Bank statements including loan and credit card statements. Income and expense account information. Expense receipts and supplier invoices. These include revenue and expense accounts. Cross-check invoices and bank statements for accuracy. Record the Month’s Expenses.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Month-End Close + Free Checklist

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For example, it can be helpful to set parameters pertaining to employee reimbursements, wherein employees must submit expense reports by the last day of the month. As a result of such reminders, you can recognize these expenses in the proper accounting period, without the need for accruals or adjustments after the fact.

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4 Reasons Broker Flexibility is a Must For Equity Management

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This long-term relationship is known as broker “lock-in” and has the potential to cost you dearly in the long-run. If you experience poor service from your broker or market conditions demand you switch, a broker agnostic equity management platform will greatly reduce the cost and effort involved. Not cost burdens down the road.

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How Technology Helps CFOs Make Lightning-Fast Finance Decisions

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We were delighted to be joined by our client, Savings Bank Life Insurance (SBLI), to discuss the evolution of The Office of the CFO and how technology can support better decision making. Every month, Donahue’s team pulls from various systems including banking and investment. They lean heavily on technology for their close process.

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SOX Compliance Guide

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While it has been effective in improving corporate governance and transparency, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has also led to increased compliance costs for companies. A number of SOX Act provisions also apply to privately held companies, such as the willful destruction of evidence to impede a federal investigation.