Problem:
The worksheet often facilitates the end-of-period (monthly, quarterly, or annually) accounting and reporting process. The use of a worksheet helps a company prepare the financial statements on a more timely basis. The main reason is that the company does not have to wait until it journalizes and posts the adjusting and closing entries. Timing is key in the end of period reporting process.
So, with the use of a worksheet, can a company skip a process or two? Can they skip it all together or just delay to another time?