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Financial Statements in Puzzle

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Written by Arash Ahmadi
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Puzzle gives you real-time access to the three core financial statements every business needs:

  • Balance Sheet

  • Profit & Loss (P&L) Statement

  • Cash Activity Report

Each report provides a different view of your company’s financial health. You can easily toggle between cash and accrual accounting using Puzzle’s dual general ledger — no need for separate setups.


💵 Cash Activity Report: Where Did the Money Go?

What it shows:

This is a real-time, intuitive view of how cash flows in and out of your business. It’s Puzzle’s modern take on the traditional cash flow statement — easier to read and more actionable.

Key components:

  • Cash In – customer payments, loans, refunds

  • Cash Out – payroll, subscriptions, vendor payments

  • Net Change – increase or decrease in bank balance

Why it matters:

  • Manage cash flow and runway

  • Understand payment timing

  • Ideal for early-stage companies and operators


🧾 Balance Sheet: What You Own and Owe

What it shows:

The Balance Sheet is a snapshot of your company’s financial position at a specific point in time. It answers the question: “What do we own, what do we owe, and what’s left over?”

Key components:

  • Assets – what your business owns (e.g. cash, receivables)

  • Liabilities – what your business owes (e.g. credit cards, loans)

  • Equity – owner investments and retained earnings

Why it matters:

  • Understand your net worth

  • Track solvency and leverage

  • Required for fundraising, audits, or loans


📈 Profit & Loss Statement: Are You Profitable?

What it shows:

Also called the Income Statement, the P&L shows your revenues, expenses, and profits (or losses) over a set period. It answers the question: “Are we making money?”

Key components:

  • Revenue

  • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

  • Operating Expenses

  • Net Income (Profit or Loss)

Why it matters:

  • Track how much money you’re making

  • Spot cost trends or revenue dips

  • Essential for taxes, budgeting, and growth tracking


🔁 Dual-Ledger: Cash vs. Accrual

Puzzle lets you view reports in either:

  • Cash Basis – income/expenses when money moves

  • Accrual Basis – income/expenses when earned or incurred

Switch seamlessly to get both:

  • Investor-ready accrual insights

  • Operational cash clarity

No need for separate systems or duplicated work.

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