0 1 2 Written procedures are in place for month-end close out and financial reporting procedures.
Total up your score; the highest possible you can get is 50 points. If you receive a score of 46 or better, give your financial management reporting system an A. A score of 41-45 would get your system a B. A score of 36-40 would rate a C, while 31-35 would get you a D on your report card. If you scored under 30 points you should consider overhauling your financial management reporting system.
Steve Maltzman, CPA, is president of SMA Consulting in Colton, Calif.
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