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

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

Analysing financial statementsIf you are asked to comment on the finances of a potential new customer you should download a copy of their latest financial statements from Companies House. What should you do next?Full set neededWhatever the filing req... Read more

Project reportMost businesses have a number of projects in progress at any time. When any project is large or important enough to have a major effect on the business's performance (profit or cash), there should be a separate report presented with the ... Read more

Stock turnover calculatorMany businesses believe that they consistently carry more stock than is needed. As holding stock means tying up cash, then ideally you would want to keep stock at minimum levels to meet sales forecasts and keep production run... Read more

Doubtful debts calculatorIf you have concerns over the ability of the debtor to pay, it's prudent to establish a provision for the amount of the doubtful debt. Such a debt may become bad in due course, either in part or in full. Alternatively, you mig... Read more