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Appendices: Finance

Appendices dealing with finance could cover the following matters. They are linked to sections 11. Financial Projections and 12. Funding Requirements & Proposals.

Assumptions for Financial Projections (20xx to 20xx)
The assumptions should be consistent with and derived from forecasts and data presented in earlier sections/ appendices of the plan. Use text bullets to highlight key assumptions and place the details in tables within this appendix.

Financial Projections (20xx to 20xx)
Present fully-integrated income statements (P&Ls), cash flow projections and balance sheets by month for the first year or longer. Present less detailed quarterly & annual projections for subsequent years. Note: The opening balance sheet and first year's projections should coincide with the first year covered by your plan.

Additional Help
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