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Introduction: When the Numbers Start Acting Suspiciously Numbers are supposed to be objective. They do not gossip, take sides or conveniently “forget” where a payment went. Yet, when financial records begin telling one story while bank statements, invoices and emails tell another, it may be time to investigate. Welcome to the world of forensic accounting, where spreadsheets become evidence, unusual transactions become clues and “administrative errors” occasionally turn out to

Introduction: Sustainability Reporting Has Entered the Finance Department Sustainability reporting used to be something the finance team could politely leave to the ESG or marketing department, usually somewhere between the recycling campaign and the glossy photographs of newly planted trees. IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 have officially ended that arrangement. The arrival of these standards marks a significant shift in corporate reporting. Sustainability and climate-related informatio

Introduction: The Audit Questions Begin Before the Auditors Arrive Your auditors have not arrived yet, but your financial statements may already be preparing their first list of questions. Every year, finance teams work tirelessly to close the accounts, finalise reconciliations and produce financial statements before the audit deadline. Then the auditors open the file and, within hours, discover that the trial balance does not agree with the financial statements, intercompany

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For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Excel has long been the default tool for managing financial data. Spreadsheets are familiar, flexible, and widely available. However, as businesses grow and financial operations become more complex, relying on Excel as the primary accounting system can create significant operational and financial risks. At LCJ Management Ltd, we frequently work with SMEs that initially managed their accounting in spreadsheets before transiti

For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mauritius, choosing the right accounting software is one of the most important operational decisions they will make. A well-implemented accounting system does far more than record transactions; it helps business owners understand their financial performance, manage cash flow, and make informed decisions. Today, cloud accounting software has transformed how businesses manage their finances. Platforms like QuickBooks Online