Why Financial Statement Preparation Matters
Notice to Reader financial statements are compiled from information provided by management and do not include an audit or a review, which is why they carry a Notice to Reader rather than an opinion. Banks and landlords commonly request financial statements to support a loan application or a commercial lease, separate from what is filed with the CRA. Financial statements are typically prepared for the same fiscal period used for the corporation’s T2 return, keeping the two documents consistent.

