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Tax Return Analysis: Essentials & 1040 Review

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The tax return tells a story. Do you know how to read it?

Most analysts look at the bottom line of a 1040 and move on. But taxable income is not cash flow, and the difference can make or break a lending decision. This 175+ page hands-on manual teaches you to see what others miss.

  • How to extract actual cash flow from a 1040, not just what the IRS sees
  • Where the danger signals hide in a return and what they reveal
  • Sample returns with fully worked solutions
  • Step-by-step worksheets and procedures
  • A loan request checklist you can use immediately
  • Case studies with solutions that walk you through real scenarios

Beyond the 1040: Corporation, Partnership & LLC Returns

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Your borrower chose their entity structure for a reason. Do you know what it means for your risk?

This 225+ page resource guide goes beyond definitions and into what actually matters: how each entity type impacts cash flow, tax reporting, and your exposure as a lender.

  • Why business owners choose the entities they do, and what it means for you
  • How to compare taxable income to actual cash flow across entity types
  • Dedicated sections on corporations, partnerships/LLCs, and S corporations
  • Risk exposure analysis for owners and guarantors
  • Taxable income-to-cash flow comparisons
  • Case studies for each entity type
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Financial Statement Analysis: The Business Scorecard

Financial Statement Analysis: The Business Scorecard

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Financial statements are a foreign language. This manual makes you fluent.

A hands-on manual geared to the basic-to-intermediate level. It puts you to work with complete exercises using four sets of real-world financials, from the very simple to a publicly traded company.

  • How to read and interpret balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flow
  • How to use ratio, percentage, and trend analysis to assess performance
  • What CPA-prepared statements really tell you, and where to look for what they don't
  • Cash vs. accrual basis fundamentals
  • Write-up tips for documenting your analysis
  • Four complete case studies with exercises

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  • Tax Return Analysis: Essentials & 1040 Review ($195 value)
  • Beyond the 1040: Corporation, Partnership & LLC Returns ($195 value)
  • Financial Statement Analysis: The Business Scorecard ($125 value)
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