By how much did accounts receivable decrease (or increase) for Focus Cfo in 2024?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Contributions | 83,404 | 85,545 | 74,980 | | Distributions | (919,714) | (1,339,352) | (740,138) | | Balance as of end of period | $ 723,721 | $ 324,472 | $ 741,099 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ending December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Net income | $ 1,235,559 | $ 837,180 | $ 990.076 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities | 4 1,200,000 | $ 007,100 | $ 000,070 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,395 | 7,796 | 1,667 |
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | • | , | |
| Decrease (increase) in accounts receivables | 21,701 | (9,392) | 56,245 |
| Decrease (increase) in other current assets | (42,342) | (35,739) | (24,311) |
| Decrease (increase) in other long term assets | 19,280 | 12,580 | |
| (Decrease) increase in accounts payable | 24,255 | (27,804) | 23,846 |
| Increase in accrued compensation | 121,379 | 265,620 | 35,457 |
| (Decrease) increase in other current liabilities | 91,265 | 2,179 | 20,017 |
| (Decrease) increase in other long term liabilities | 191,431 | 105,432 | - |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,672,923 | 1,157,852 | 1,102,997 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Purchase of assets | (18,522) | (34,769) | |
| Net cash used by investing activities | (18,522) | (34,769) | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Members' contributions | 83,404 | 85,545 | 74,980 |
| Members' distributions | (919,714) | (1,339,352) | (740,138) |
| Net cash used by financing activities | (836,310) | (1,253,807) | (665,158) |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 836,613 | (114,477) | 40 |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 37–126)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, accounts receivable increased by $21,701 in 2024, while in 2023, accounts receivable decreased by $9,392. This data is derived from the consolidated statements of cash flow included in the FDD. Accounts receivable consists of invoices to clients receiving CFO services. Focus CFO monitors these balances and has a history of collections. The accounts receivable is offset by accrued compensation payable to franchisees and licensees for services to clients, which is only paid to franchisees and licensees upon payment from clients.
Focus CFO management believes the accounts receivable as of December 31, 2024, and 2023 are fully collectible, and any estimate for loss is immaterial to the consolidated financial statements. When a receivable is deemed uncollectible, Focus CFO uses the direct write-off method.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the changes in accounts receivable can provide insight into the company's ability to manage its cash flow and collect payments from clients. An increase in accounts receivable could indicate growing sales, but it could also signal potential issues with collecting payments in a timely manner. Conversely, a decrease in accounts receivable might suggest improved collection efficiency or a slowdown in sales. Franchisees should monitor these trends to assess the financial health of Focus CFO and its impact on their own compensation.