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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What is behind 3 Statements Forecast?</strong> </h2>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">â ð¥ð²ðð²ð»ðð² ð¦ð°ðµð²ð±ðð¹ð²:<br>Historical data<br>Trend analysis<br>Time series<br>Expert analysis</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">â ðð¢ðð¦ &; ðð¿ð¼ðð ð½ð¿ð¼ð³ð¶ð<br>Gross margin<br>Pricing trends<br>Supply chain<br>Scrap, shortages</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">â ð¦ð®ð¹ð®ð¿ð¶ð²ð<br>Headcount forecast<br>Annual increase<br>Bonus scheme<br>ESOP</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">â ðð²ð¯ð ðð°ðµð²ð±ðð¹ð²<br>Existing loan schedules<br>New loans plan<br>Short vs long term</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">â ð¡ð²ð ðð¼ð¿ð¸ð¶ð»ð´ ð°ð®ð½ð¶ðð®ð¹<br>AR &; DSO<br>Inventories &; DIO<br>AP &; DPO</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5bb892784270af6177e283337a0456ac"><strong>Accruals vs. Provisions Key Difference:-</strong></h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Accruals:</strong></h3>



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<li>Recognition of expenses or revenues earned but not yet invoiced or paid</li>



<li>Match revenue and expenses in the same period (matching principle)</li>



<li>Examples:</li>



<li>Accrued salaries and wages</li>



<li>Accrued interest expense</li>



<li>Accrued rent</li>



<li>Accounting entry:<br>Debit (Expense)<br>Credit (Accrued Expense)</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Provisions:</strong></h2>



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<li>Recognition of estimated expenses or losses likely to occur</li>



<li>Based on past experience, probability, or future events</li>



<li>Examples:</li>



<li>Provision for bad debts</li>



<li>Provision for warranty claims</li>



<li>Provision for income taxes</li>



<li>Accounting entry:<br>Debit (Expense)<br>Credit (Provision)</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Key Differences:</strong></h3>



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<li><strong>Timing:</strong><br>Accruals relate to existing transactions,<br>while provisions anticipate future events.</li>



<li><strong>Certainty:</strong><br>Accruals are more certain,<br>whereas provisions involve estimation and uncertainty.</li>



<li><strong>Purpose</strong>:<br>Accruals match revenue and expenses,<br>while provisions recognize potential losses or expenses.</li>



<li><strong>Accounting treatment</strong>:<br>Accruals are typically expensed immediately,<br>whereas provisions may be released or adjusted over time.</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Other Similar Concepts</strong>:</p>



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<li><strong>Reserves:</strong> Long-term provisions for future expenses or losses (e.g., pension reserves).</li>



<li><strong>Contingencies:</strong> Potential losses or gains with uncertain outcomes (e.g., lawsuits).</li>



<li><strong>Deferred expenses</strong>: Expenses paid in advance, amortized over time.</li>
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