Overview This report contains the summary of my observations with regards to the accounting, taxation and financial aspects of Security Plus Inc., a client of the BAS program.
This report is prepared for the volunteer board to use when providing business advice to SP. The objective is to provide suggestions that benefit the clients business while conforming to all applicable standards and regulations.
Joe Rush will use the advice from this report to change and improve his business and thus needs directive and practical suggestions.
Accounting Revenue recognition 1. Gross vs net monitoring services revenue 2. Revenues earned in this year out of the 36-month contract monitoring services revenue a. AFDA 3. Recognition of sale of systems, and related costs presentation on income statement
EEDC loan 1. New loan of $20K presentation on balance sheet
Balance sheet 1. Valuation of inventory 2. Presentation: current vs LT
Income statement 1. COGS 2. Installer fees Joes free service 3. Dividends cannot be paid when retained earnings is negative
Taxation 1. Home office deduction 2. Annes salary: can deduct reasonable amount 3. Contractors or EEs: badges of trade, CPP, EI, withholding tax 4. Business tax return: deductible items, loss carry forward
Finance 1. CY CF statement: a. Loan b. BS items and IS items 2. Projected CF statement (2 years? Since loan is due over the next 2 years)