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Financial Statement Preparation

Financial Statement Preparation

See your business through clearer financial reports.

Financial reports bring your business activity into focus. Whether you want to review performance, understand balances, or prepare for a conversation with a lender, start with the information you need and how the reports will be used.

Nikol Shapiro, CPA works with business owners in Plymouth, Minnesota and the surrounding area to discuss financial statement preparation. She’ll review your records and reporting goals so the scope of the work is clear from the beginning.

Match the reporting to your needs.

Tell Nikol who will use the statements, the periods involved, and any specific requirements. That information helps determine the preparation and supporting records needed.

  • Discussing the purpose and periods for your financial statements
  • Reviewing the completeness of the underlying accounting records
  • Preparing income statements and balance sheets
  • Discussing cash flow reporting needs
  • Identifying balances or transactions that need clarification
  • Walking through the prepared reports and your questions

What happens after you reach out?

  1. Define the reporting need

    Explain how you plan to use the statements and who will receive them. Share any written requirements and the date you need the reports.

  2. Review the supporting accounts

    Provide your accounting reports and supporting records. Nikol will identify questions or bookkeeping work that needs attention before preparation.

  3. Review the prepared statements

    Discuss the reports, the information they present, and any remaining questions. Plan how future records and reporting will be maintained.

What should you have ready?

Start with the records you have. Nikol can help identify any additional information needed for your business.

  • Your current trial balance or bookkeeping reports
  • Bank and credit card reconciliations and statements
  • Loan balances and asset purchase records
  • Outstanding customer invoices and unpaid bills
  • The reporting periods and any written requirements from the intended recipient

Use the contact form for your initial inquiry. Nikol will explain how to share sensitive financial records.

If account balances are incomplete or prior periods are behind, ask about cleanup work before financial statement preparation.

Cleanup & Catch-Up Bookkeeping
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Take the Next Step

Get started with your financial reporting.

Tell Nikol which financial reports you need and how you plan to use them.

Contact Nikol