The Purpose of Budget vs. Actuals Analysis
Introduction Running a business comes with many responsibilities. One of the more challenging aspects is being able to forecast future performance and being able to plan and prepare to achieve the business goals correctly. More often than not, budgeting and forecasting concepts are associated with larger enterprises where multiple departments need to work together, and […]
Support Startup Growth with Digital Loans
In today’s dynamic and uncertain business environment, startups face numerous challenges. Effective financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes are essential for startups. FP&A helps startups create a comprehensive financial plan, analyze financial data, identify potential risks and opportunities, and make informed decisions that align with their goals. Financial modeling is another crucial tool for startups. […]
Days Working Capital: What It Is and How To Track It
Businesses use financial metrics to measure their performance over time. One such metric is Days Working Capital (DWC) which shows us the number of days the company takes to convert working capital into sales revenue. Many investors use DWC as a liquidity indicator to track working capital management efficiency. In this article, we explore some […]
What is Standard Costing and How Does It Work
Standard Cost Accounting (or Standard Costing) is a form of cost accounting that uses predetermined costs for materials, labor, and overhead to estimate the costs of goods or services. Standard costing is typically used in manufacturing to determine the cost of products based on standard rates for materials, labor, and overhead. Companies use standard costing […]
Loan Calculator: What Is It And How Can It Help Your Business?
To make an informed decision about a loan, business owners and managers must understand how much their monthly payments will be. A loan calculator can help you do just that. You can get a good idea of your monthly payments by inputting the principal amount of the loan, the interest rate, and the number of […]
5 Tips for Better Financial Models in Excel
“If you cannot explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” Albert Einstein It’s a simple sentence, but it carries a lot of truth. A lack of simplicity is often why models are so complicated that they are almost useless. And I’m not just talking about Excel workbooks full of hard-to-track VLOOKUPs, convoluted named […]
Getting Started with the Stock Market: What Every Investor Needs to Know
The stock market is a complex system with which even the most experienced investors can struggle. However, there are a few key concepts that every investor should be aware of to make informed decisions about their money. In this article, we will discuss some of these critical concepts. We are talking about a collection of […]
10 Ways To Reduce Customer Churn Rate
Lowering churn is a top priority for many businesses regardless of their industry. Churn is the last thing you want among many key performance indicators (KPI). A higher churn rate means more customers drop off from your services. With that said, how do you reduce customer churn rate? How do you generate new demand for […]
How To: Track Debt Covenants with the Magnimetrics Platform
As we discussed in our last article, debt covenants are provisions within financial agreements such as loans or credit lines between lenders and borrowers that restrict certain activities like dividends and asset sales to protect lenders’ interests and maintain their risk exposure at acceptable levels. If you are not familiar with debt covenants, I suggest […]
9 Best Practices to Simplify Your Accounting Month-End Close Process
An important financial event for any organization is the month-end close process. Whether the business entity you work with is a corporation, small business, or non-profit, closing the books is universally important. This activity indicates an organization’s revenue, debt, accounts payable, and profits. For newly minted accountants, the first-ever accounting month-end close process is a […]