Glossary · Reading the business
In short
These are formal records of a business's financial activities, like Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets. They show you the historical performance and health of the business.
Lenders rely heavily on these to assess the business's repayment capacity. You'll need to scrutinize multiple years of these during due diligence, often with your accountant, to verify the business's true profitability and assets.
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