Financial Statements & Reporting
Compiled financial statements and management reports for lenders, investors, boards and owners.
How BATS handles financial statements & reporting
Banks, investors, landlords and boards often ask for financial statements, and owners need clear reports to make decisions. We prepare statements that are consistent, correctly classified and easy to read, along with the management reports that matter for your business.
We work with clients in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., so state-specific rules are covered whether you are in one state or several.
Who this is for
- Businesses applying for loans or lines of credit
- Companies reporting to investors or a board
- Nonprofits reporting to funders
- Owners who want clearer monthly numbers
Everything covered in this service
Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
Compiled financial statements
Budget vs. actual reports
Key performance indicators for your industry
Lender and covenant reporting packages
Notes and explanations for unusual items
The paperwork behind financial statements & reporting
| Income statement | Revenue, costs and profit for the period |
|---|---|
| Balance sheet | Assets, liabilities and equity at period end |
| Statement of cash flows | How operating, investing and financing activity changed cash |
| Statement of owner's equity | Contributions, distributions and retained earnings |
| Notes and commentary | Explanations of significant changes |
| KPI dashboard | The handful of numbers that drive your business |
What we'll need from you
Have these ready and your first meeting goes much faster. Don't worry if something is missing; we'll help you find it.
- Closed and reconciled books for the period
- Loan agreements and covenant requirements
- Prior-period statements
- Budget, if you have one
How it works, step by step
Close the period
We make sure the books are complete and reconciled.
Prepare statements
We prepare the statements and supporting schedules.
Review with you
We walk through results and explain changes.
Deliver
You receive a clean package ready to share.
Why clients choose BATS for financial statements & reporting
Reconciled every month
Every account tied out to its statement, not just categorised.
Tax-ready books
Set up to flow straight into your business return.
Clear reporting
Plain-English summaries with the numbers that matter.
Scales with you
Add payroll, AP/AR or CFO support as the business grows.
Financial Statements & Reporting FAQs
11 answers to the questions clients ask us most. Don't see yours? Ask us directly.
What is the difference between a compilation, review and audit?
A compilation presents your financial information in statement form without assurance. A review provides limited assurance, and an audit provides reasonable assurance. Reviews and audits must be performed by a licensed CPA firm, and we can coordinate with one when you need them.
How often should I get financial statements?
Monthly for most growing businesses, and at least quarterly.
Can you help build a budget?
Yes. We build budgets and forecasts from your actual results.
Do lenders require CPA-prepared statements?
It depends on the lender and loan size. Smaller loans may accept internally prepared statements, while larger facilities often require reviewed or audited statements from a licensed CPA firm.
GAAP or tax basis?
Statements can be prepared under generally accepted accounting principles or a special-purpose framework such as the tax or cash basis. We use the framework your lender or investors expect.
Which KPIs should I track?
It depends on your business, but gross margin, operating cash flow, days sales outstanding and revenue per employee are common starting points.
How soon after month-end can I get statements?
Once the books are closed. With monthly bookkeeping in place, that is usually within a few weeks.
Can you prepare a loan package?
Yes. We assemble statements, projections and supporting schedules in the format lenders ask for.
Which accounting software do you support?
QuickBooks Online and Xero most often, along with common payroll, bill pay and e-commerce tools.
Can we start partway through the year?
Yes. We bring the books up to date from the start of the year, then continue monthly.
How do we communicate with you?
By email, our client portal and scheduled calls. You have a named contact who knows your business.
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- Hawaii
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- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
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- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington, D.C.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Popular cities
- Birmingham, AL
- Anchorage, AK
- Phoenix, AZ
- Little Rock, AR
- Los Angeles, CA
- Denver, CO
- Bridgeport, CT
- Wilmington, DE
- Jacksonville, FL
- Atlanta, GA
- Honolulu, HI
- Boise, ID
- Chicago, IL
- Indianapolis, IN
- Des Moines, IA
- Wichita, KS
- Louisville, KY
- New Orleans, LA
- Portland, ME
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Detroit, MI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Jackson, MS
- Kansas City, MO
- Billings, MT
- Omaha, NE
- Las Vegas, NV
- Manchester, NH
- Newark, NJ
- Albuquerque, NM
- New York City, NY
- Charlotte, NC
- Fargo, ND
- Columbus, OH
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Portland, OR
- Philadelphia, PA
- Providence, RI
- Charleston, SC
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Nashville, TN
- Houston, TX
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Burlington, VT
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Seattle, WA
- Washington
- Charleston, WV
- Milwaukee, WI
- Cheyenne, WY
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