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What should a monthly MIS actually contain?
A useful MIS is short, consistent and built around decisions. Here is a practical structure for growing businesses.
Many MIS packs are long, late and rarely read. A useful one answers a few questions every month, in the same format, by a fixed date.
A practical structure
- One-page summary: revenue, gross margin, EBITDA and cash, against budget and last year.
- Cash and working capital: opening and closing cash, receivables ageing, payables and inventory days.
- Profitability: by product, customer or location — whichever drives decisions in your business.
- KPIs: five to eight operational measures, defined once and tracked consistently.
- Commentary: what changed, why, and what action is needed.
Make it routine
Fix the close calendar, automate data pulls where you can, and review the pack in a standing meeting. Consistency beats complexity.
This article is general information, not professional advice. Please consult us about your specific situation.