Ep #56: The Restaurant Year End Financial Checklist

In this episode of No Reservations, Kasey Anton walks through the essential financial steps restaurant owners should complete before closing out the year. From reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, and loans to checking payroll reports and outstanding vendor bills, Kasey explains what needs to be reviewed so you can trust the numbers in your books. Then, she shows you how to put those year-end financials to work. Learn how to use your monthly P&L to set realistic food, beverage, and labor budgets, plan for the coming year, and make stronger financial decisions based on what your restaurant has already proven it can do. You'll also hear why spending money simply to reduce your year-end tax bill can work against you and why accurate bookkeeping should be a valuable financial tool throughout the year.