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Leenie

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Jun 20, 2012 9:10 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hi - I am new to Start Up Nation and I am hoping someone can help me. I have looked online, everywhere!, and cannot seem to find any answers.

 
I am putting together some business financials and have the standard Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, etc. I also want to create a worksheet for Start-Up Costs. Is this a stand-alone worksheet or does it tie into the other worksheets, like the Beginning Balance Sheet? If so, will I need to depreciate items (itemized in the Start Up Costs) prior to the Month 1, Year 1 of my business? And the same for amortization, if I have a loan prior to Month 1, Year 1 of my business? AND will I need to continue to post depreciation, amortization, and other occurring costs into Year 1 and further? I already have my Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement integrated into one another - - and now I am trying to add Start Up Costs and I am uncertain of how to proceed properly.
 
I hope my questions make sense. Thank you so much in advance for any advice or assistance!
 
Leenie


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CateDS

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Jul 30, 2012 10:34 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hi Leenie

Generally your Cashflow will start from month 1 and include your start up costs. While you might not be "open" for business from month 1, your business costs start at first outlay, so that is the month you would start your cashflow statement from. And yes, amortization and depreciation start from purchase.

I know this is a bit late, so I hope you got this sorted out earlier, but just in case .. I hope that helps :)

Regards

Cate



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