Financial management and accountancy
Models (96)
Balance sheet ratios reportDirectors probably place more emphasis on the profit and loss account than the numbers. However, it's worth drawing their attention to what the balance sheet has to say about the company too, by using balance sheet ratios. B... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Funding report questionnaireHow is your company financed? And how and when is this finance going due to be repaid? A funding report can help ensure your company's finance requirements are identified and properly considered as early as possible. Key qu... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Overheads ratio recordIt's common practice to consider absolute cost numbers versus budget and prior year. However, accounting ratios show the relationship of one number to another relevant number which can be much more revealing. Using operating cost... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Economic value added calculatorIf your business has generated growth for the year, even beating budget or last year's total, your fellow managers may be feeling very satisfied. But does this mean that the company has added value for its shareholders? ... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Staff time analysisIn a perfect world, sales and customer-facing staff would spend 100% of their work time generating revenue for your business. But this isn't possible in the real world. A costed snapshot of time spent on non-revenue generating acti... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Flash reportYou prepare monthly management reports, but in fast moving times how can you deliver key financial indicators quickly so that your board can make critical decisions in a flash?What is a flash report?Management reports in most companies wo... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Debtor days incentive scheme Whilst larger debts are being actively pursued, the level of older debts can build up. Incentivising your sales ledger staff to keep debtor days down to an acceptable level can save you having to intervene. Introducing a ... Read more
10 Dec 2012
Credit controller job descriptionsIf your company is looking to take on a credit controller/finance assistant, you need to think carefully about your requirements. As these positions vary considerably, start by drafting a job description that suits yo... Read more
10 Dec 2012
Sales credit note reportRather than your department repeatedly issuing sales credit notes for the same types of problem, the key is to focus on fixing the root cause processes that are creating the issues. This should significantly improve your compa... Read more
10 Dec 2012
Debtor days calculatorAs the accountant you will be interested in any amounts due from customers that are well past due in your debtors' ageing report. However, the board prefer to look at key figures. One of these is debtor days, i.e. how long it tak... Read more
10 Dec 2012
