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Financial Reports
Financial Reports
This chapter covers the various financial reports and analytics available in the School Management System.
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Overview
The Financial Reports module provides comprehensive analysis of school finances. These reports help administrators track income, expenses, and overall financial health.
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Accessing Financial Reports
- Log in as Administrator or Accountant
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Available Reports
1. Income Report
Shows all income:
2. Expense Report
Shows all expenses:
3. Cash Book
Daily cash transactions:
- Opening balance
- Receipts
- Payments
4. Bank Book
Bank transactions:
- All bank movements
- Reconciliation status
5. Day Book
Complete daily transactions:
- All transactions (income, expense, transfer)
6. Ledger Account
Individual account transactions:
- Account-wise history
- Balance at each transaction
7. Trial Balance
Account balances:
- All accounts with debit/credit
- Total must match
8. Income & Expenditure
Profit/Loss statement:
- Income minus expenses
- Surplus or deficit
9. Balance Sheet
Financial position:
- Assets = Liabilities + Equity
- Snapshot at date
10. Budget vs Actual
Comparison:
- Budgeted amounts
- Actual amounts
- Variance
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Generating Reports
Step-by-Step Process
- Select report type
- View results
Date Range Options
- Today
- This week
- This month
- This quarter
- This year
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Report Views
Summary View
High-level overview:
- Totals only
- Charts and graphs
Detailed View
Complete breakdown:
- Every transaction
- Full details
Comparative
Compare periods:
- This year vs last year
- Budget vs actual
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Export Options
Formats Available
Export Steps
- Generate report
- Click Export
- Choose format
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Dashboard
Financial Dashboard
View main dashboard:
- Current balance
- This month's income
- This month's expenses
- Recent transactions
Charts and Graphs
Visual representations:
- Income vs Expense chart
- Category pie charts
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Scheduled Reports
Automate Reports
Common Scheduled Reports
- Daily cash summary
- Weekly income report
- Monthly financial statement
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Key Financial Metrics
Indicators to Track
| Metric | Formula | Purpose |
| -------- | --------- | --------- |
| Revenue | Total Income | Total money in |
| Expenses | Total Expenses | Total money out |
| Surplus | Revenue - Expenses | Profit/Loss |
| Current Ratio | Assets / Liabilities | Liquidity |
| Fee Collection % | Collected / Dues | Collection efficiency |
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Audit Reports
For Auditors
Prepare reports for audit:
- Trial Balance
- Ledger extracts
- Cash Book
- Bank Reconciliation
Audit Trail
Track all changes:
- View transaction history
- See who made changes
- When changes made
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Common Report Tasks
Monthly Financial Statement
- Generate Income & Expenditure
- Generate Balance Sheet
- Review key metrics
Annual Report
- Full year date range
- All financial reports
- Compare to previous year
Budget Review
- Budget vs Actual report
- Analyze variances
- Identify issues
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Best Practices
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Troubleshooting
Problem: Report not generating
Problem: Numbers don't match
Problem: Cannot export
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Related Topics
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Permissions
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Last Updated: April 2026