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Major Business Function Paper 1 Accounting & Financial Statements
Michael Melika School Of Business, Liberty University Busi 105_003
Dr. Bingham
October 16, 2023
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Understanding how and why accounting, and financial statements works is crucial for eneutrepenurs to understand in order to have a successful business.
These principles provide the foundation for sound financial decision-making and stewardship, aligning well with a biblical perspective.
One of the fundamental principles in accounting is financial transparency. This allows for
your company’s records of transactions and withdraws to be monitored and viewed not only by you, but other stakeholders, companies and the govt. Transparency in the entrepreneurship world
is necessary as it builds trust and credibility within the business world, which is important for bringing in loyal customers.
Proverbs 11:3 (NIV) states, "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity." This means that those who are honest within the work they do even when no one else is watching will gain success, but those who are dishonest, will be led to destruction Another accounting principle important for entrepreneurs is effective cash flow management. This allows for a company to make profit and take business opportunities that present themselves efficiently. Having good cash flow management allows entrepreneurs to put funds into assets or investments effectively that will get them a return in the future. Poor cash flow management can see your business run into the dirt as quickly as it starts, as operating a business is very complex. It is crucial to plan and look into future expenses that may present a problem if you do not manage money well. Proverbs 21:5 (NIV) states, "The plans of the diligent
lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." This means that those who plan and do their due diligences will be prepared and ready for the challenges that having a business comes with. Those who do not will be in poverty very quickly
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