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Positives and Negatives of Audited Financial Statements

Expert Author Neil Rischall

If you are considering getting a set of financials for a particular purpose but on are on the fence this is for you.

All right, let's get started. On one side you will find the "Pro", the positions in favor: The number one point in support for audited financial statements will be they will be respected more than a review or compilation.A 2nd point in favor can be they are required for many regulatory authorities. The 3rd positive point is they are the best and highest form of assurance. The 4th point in support of this report will be that it may be the only way you can get a buyer to consider purchasing your business. Lastly, the 5th point is why start with a review or compilation and later have to upgrade.

And conversely, for balance, the Con side, against: The 1st point in contra is going to be the higher cost than reviews or compilations. The second point against is going to be the time it may take to get it done. 3rd point against is going to be you will need to use a CPA to produce them. 4th point in contra will be the expense may never pay off. Fifth and ultimately, last point in contra shall be perhaps you do not want to open up your books to an outsider.

So there we have all the arguments from each side.

Finally then, what is the "bottom line" here? Is audited financial statements ) bad or good?

Both questions seem to have a "yes" answer! audited financial statements is both good and bad. Your reader will have to pick which side, the good or the bad, outweighs the other. Or I might suggest that you give me a call or visit my website for more information. Every new client is told that there is no such thing as stupid questions just stupid answers, so feel free to ask!

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