FAQ

Is Financial Numbers an accounting app?

No. Financial Numbers isn't an accounting or bookkeeping app. It doesn't help you record transactions or manage your company's finances.

Instead, Financial Numbers is designed for entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone who wants to understand financial statements with confidence. Whether you're running a business, leading a team, or simply curious about finance, A helps you master the fundamental concepts behind financial statements.

Understanding financial statements is one of the most valuable skills in business. Once you master the fundamentals, you'll make better business decisions with greater confidence.

I already have an accountant. Why should I learn about financial statements?

You don't need to become an accounting expert. That's what accountants are for.

But if you understand the fundamentals of financial statements, you'll see your business in a completely different way. You'll be able to make better decisions, ask smarter questions, and have more productive conversations with your accountant.

Do I need to enter real financial data?

No. You don't need to enter any real financial data.

Instead, you'll experiment with your own made-up numbers and watch the financial statements change in real time through interactive animations. It's a hands-on way to build an intuitive understanding of how financial statements work.

Financial statements seem complicated. Will this app really help me understand them?

Yes. Financial Numbers helps you build a solid understanding of the fundamentals behind financial statements.

You don't need to know everything. Once you have a strong foundation, you'll be able to ask the right questions, make better use of financial tools, and work more effectively with accountants and other financial professionals when more complex issues arise.

I've read your website and watched your posts on X. I already feel like I understand the basics of financial statements. Do I still need the app?

Yes. Our website and X posts are designed to help you discover the fundamental concepts of financial statements through articles, visuals, and animations. However, seeing how something works is different from being able to use that knowledge yourself.

With Financial Numbers, you'll enter your own made-up numbers and see how the financial statements change through interactive animations. By actively experimenting with different scenarios, you'll build a much deeper and more intuitive understanding.

The goal isn't just to recognize financial statements—it's to understand how they work intuitively and apply that understanding to real business decisions.

How much will I understand about financial statements after using this app?

Think of financial statements like the Earth.

Many people are in a situation where they don't even know that the Earth is round. This app helps you reach the level of understanding that most people have about the Earth—not the level of a geographer, but the level of someone who understands the basics and can talk about it confidently.

You'll understand the fundamental structure of financial statements: how the major components fit together, how business activities affect them, and how to interpret the basic story they tell.

You won't become an accountant or a financial expert. Instead, you'll build a strong foundation that allows you to understand financial statements intuitively and use that knowledge in real business decisions.

I'm not a business owner. Why should I learn about financial statements?

Because financial statements tell the story of a company.

When you understand the basics, you'll see how your decisions and actions can influence the company's results. This perspective helps you make smarter choices, prioritize what matters, and create more value for your organization.

Is this app only designed for wholesale and retail businesses?

Yes. We chose these industries because they provide a simple and clear way to learn the fundamentals.

The basic principles of financial statements are the same across industries. Once you understand the core principles, learning the industry-specific differences becomes much easier.

I don't have any accounting background. Can I use this app?

Absolutely.

You don't need any prior knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting. Financial Numbers is designed to help anyone understand the fundamentals of financial statements from the ground up.

Instead of memorizing accounting rules, you'll learn by doing: enter transaction numbers, watch the financial statements change through interactive animations, and develop a visual and intuitive understanding of how everything connects.

Does this app work for financial statements in my country?

Yes. Financial reporting practices may vary slightly across countries or regions. However, the fundamental principles behind financial statements are universal.

Financial Numbers focuses on these shared principles, helping you understand how financial statements work regardless of where you are in the world.

Financial Numbers is available in 175 countries or regions worldwide.