When you apply for business funding, lenders and investors want to ensure they won’t lose money on your venture. That’s why bringing detailed financial statements to your pitch meeting is crucial.

More than just paperwork, audited financial reports show that the numbers for your business add up. Knowing what goes into an audited statement and why it matters can help you gain confidence with ...

When it is time to bring in an external audit firm — perhaps because lenders, investors or a regulatory body triggered the need to audit your financial statements — preparation and responsiveness are ...

When you apply for business funding, lenders and investors want to ensure they won’t lose money on your venture. That’s why bringing detailed financial statements to your pitch meeting is crucial.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the Jenkins Professor of Accounting at NC State University. We often hear about failed financial statement audits at ...