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Analytics and Reporting
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How to Read an Income Statement for a Service Company
As a Fractional CFO, I enjoy working with CEOs of service-based companies because they often possess valuable and fascinating industry knowledge. Yet, I have noticed that while these experts may be familiar with financial statements, many don’t know how to use them to...![Professionals discussing financial data to illustrate month end reporting.](https://theceosrighthand.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/month-end-reporting-800x400.jpg)
What Is a Month-End Reporting Package and What Should It Contain?
The month-end reporting package from your finance team has always been critical for making business decisions. But whereas a simple income statement, balance sheet, and maybe a statement of cash flows used to be enough, today’s fast-paced, data-driven...![People reviewing a financial reporting package to illustrate article titled "What is Financial Reporting?"](https://theceosrighthand.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/financial-reporting-800x400.jpg)
What is Financial Reporting: Definitions, Examples, and Tips
Every business leader needs accurate financial reporting to manage their organization. But since no two companies are alike, the precise composition, purpose, and utility of these reports can seem mysterious. So, let’s discuss what financial reports are, how we...![Person presenting to a group of business people to illustrate financial metrics and KPIs.](https://theceosrighthand.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/financial-metrics-and-kpis-800x400.jpg)
10 Financial Metrics and KPIs Every CEO Should Know
As the CEO of a growing company, you know it is crucial to track the health of your business. Yet, the methods for doing so are rarely straightforward. As a fractional CFO, my job is to guide this effort – to narrow your focus to the most critical metrics and to offer...![Person touching a KPI Dashboard](https://theceosrighthand.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kpi-dashboard-featured-image-800x400.jpg)