[M/S -2] does not contain any [yellow-coded-input-cells] and designed only for viewing information by utilizing the scroll bars.
The best first step to quickly gain a basic understanding and appreciation for the business purpose of [M/S -2] is to review the [2] images below. The first image populated with the [simulated-business-data] contained in the Practice Software.
The second is an image of how [M/S -2] appears before populating any [data] in the software. Take note of the protected cell coordinates designed to display calculations or information appear as blank cells. Displaying cell coordinates not requiring a calculation as a blank cell is a principle design structure throughout the software to by design limit the [number of numbers] displayed in each respective software segment. For example; cell coordinates designed to display actual vs. forecast better or worse calculations will appear as blank cells when the software does not contain a future forecast.
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Click the link to open [M/S -2] in an Adobe PDF file:
Click the link to open [M/S -2] in an Excel file:
The Excel file will open in a Protective View. The [Enable Editing Button] on the top row must be clicked first to save an Excel file on a device. The carefully structured screen and scrolling design of the software segments in FastBooks Solutions were all formatted for viewing in the Excel Auto Hide Ribbon screen viewing mode. Click on the first icon on the right top corner of Excel to change the screen display view to this designed screen display option.
[M/S -2] -The Business Monthly Income Statement Financial Analyzer
The Business Monthly Income Statement Financial Analyzer is designed to show a scrolling screen-view of 13 months of income statement results, which are viewable side by side for easy comparison. This Segment provides detailed support for the current month and year-to-date financial position reflected in the What-if income statement. This Segment analyzes current month results and financial drivers that affect profitability and identify unusual items that may require further review.