Accounting

Accounting is how you keep score in business. It's 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.

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See Also

• Financial Management
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Banking