In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Jim Gillies joins host Ricky Mulvey for an in-depth look at how investors can understand ...

A vertical analysis is used to show the relative sizes of the different accounts on a financial statement. For example, when a vertical analysis is done on an income statement, it will show the top ...

The balance sheet provides you and your co-owners, lenders and management with essential information about your company's financial position. The income statement and cash flow statement provide you ...

Thinking about balance sheets isn’t the most exciting part of being a small business owner. However, if you want to position your business for growth or increase your cash flow, building a fortress ...

The balance sheet is one of three common financial statements businesses use to provide information to outside stakeholders. Publicly-traded corporations are required by federal law to submit a ...

If you’ve ever looked at a balance sheet and immediately wanted to slam your laptop shut, you’re not alone. Most business owners don’t come from accounting backgrounds, and the sheer volume of numbers ...