Introduction It is a routine for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to review rates from time to time; this is not an anomaly – it is best that I establish this fact so that it does not seem like what the CBN has done is unusual. However, this is the first time that rates […]
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Seyi and Sewa are partners in the consulting business and have been doing business for more than ten (10) years but were recently confronted with a decision to submit their financials for three years to qualify for consideration for a government project. They were alarmed to know that they had previously not kept proper records
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I start by highlighting that while Accounting and Finance share a thin line, it has been argued that Finance is an element or a subset of Accounting. However, their ends are the same – provision of information and insights to enhance decision-making. C-suite execs are appointed/selected based on academic and professional qualifications, exposure, and experience
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A critical component of your business plan is a strategy for managing your company’s operations. A comprehensive financial plan needs to answer the following questions: Strategy Describe how you will fund and grow your company Financial projections Income for 3-5 years Balance sheet Cash flow Breakeven analysis Sensitivity analysis Assumptions – revenue forecast, cost of
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According to a report published by the World Bank, it was observed that while Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) create 7 out of 10 jobs in emerging markets, access to finance has remained a key constraint to SME growth. The Report noted that access to finance is one of the most cited obstacles facing SMEs to
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Gone are the days when small and medium-sized scale business owners will say forget Value Added Tax (VAT). It is for big companies. If you continue to operate your business with that mindset, both the amount for VAT and penalties will keep piling up. VAT is a tax that is added to the price of
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Project Management Template; A…
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Good Record Keeping; A Safety …
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