In a business of any size, financial reporting is critical to the success of the organization. When stakeholders need a clear financial picture of your organization, financial statements are the first place to which they turn. The process of preparing financial statements is an important one to be familiar with, whether you require these statements annually around tax time, or on a more regular basis. 

Before we dive into the preparation of financial statements, first let’s explore what exactly they are and what they’re used for.