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'''Accounting''' is how you keep score in business. It | '''[[Accounting_Basics|Accounting]]''' is how you keep score in business. It is the systematic recording and analysis of every financial transaction — so you always know exactly where your money is going. In '''Business Heroes''', good accounting habits help you make smarter decisions and grow your food truck empire. | ||
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| '''[[Financial_Statements|Financial Statements]]''' || How to read income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements | | '''[[Financial_Statements|Financial Statements]]''' || How to read income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements | ||
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| '''[[Performance_Analysis|Performance Analysis]]''' || Using ratios and KPIs to analyse your financial performance | | '''[[Performance_Analysis|Performance Analysis]]''' || Using ratios and KPIs to analyse your [[Financial_Management|financial]] performance | ||
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Business Heroes tracks your finances automatically, but understanding what the numbers mean is up to you: | Business Heroes tracks your finances automatically, but understanding what the numbers mean is up to you: | ||
* Your '''income statement''' shows daily/weekly revenue minus costs | * Your '''[[Financial_Statements|income statement]]''' shows daily/weekly revenue minus costs | ||
* Your '''balance sheet''' reveals your net worth — assets minus liabilities | * Your '''[[Financial_Statements|balance sheet]]''' reveals your net worth — assets minus liabilities | ||
* '''Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)''' tells you how much your ingredients cost per meal | * '''Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)''' tells you how much your ingredients cost per meal | ||
* '''Gross margin''' shows how much profit you make on each sale after ingredients | * '''[[Performance_Analysis|Gross margin]]''' shows how much profit you make on each sale after ingredients | ||
The best players check their financials regularly and adjust their strategy based on the data. | The best players check their financials regularly and adjust their [[Strategic_Planning|strategy]] based on the data. | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Accounting_Basics|Accounting Basics]] | |||
* [[Financial_Statements|Financial Statements]] | |||
* [[Bookkeeping]] | |||
* [[Financial_Management|Financial Management]] | * [[Financial_Management|Financial Management]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:28, 21 February 2026
Accounting is how you keep score in business. It is the systematic recording and analysis of every financial transaction — so you always know exactly where your money is going. In Business Heroes, good accounting habits help you make smarter decisions and grow your food truck empire.
Key Topics
| Topic | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|
| Accounting Basics | The fundamentals — debits, credits, ledgers, and the accounting equation |
| Bookkeeping | Day-to-day recording of financial transactions |
| Financial Statements | How to read income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements |
| Performance Analysis | Using ratios and KPIs to analyse your financial performance |
In the Simulation
Business Heroes tracks your finances automatically, but understanding what the numbers mean is up to you:
- Your income statement shows daily/weekly revenue minus costs
- Your balance sheet reveals your net worth — assets minus liabilities
- Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) tells you how much your ingredients cost per meal
- Gross margin shows how much profit you make on each sale after ingredients
The best players check their financials regularly and adjust their strategy based on the data.