April 2026 Financial Review

Community Connection Publications LLC

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Prosynergy Bookkeeping
Monthly Financial Review
April 2026

Insights for Community Connection Publications LLC

Prepared by Karan Rawat · Prosynergy Bookkeeping
Key Metrics — April 2026
Revenue
$93,566
▲ +10.7% MoM
vs $84,489 in March
Net Income
-$52,909
▼ Distribution event
Op. income $4,310 before draws
Cash in Bank
$44,501
▼ $47,511 net outflow
Owner draws drove the decrease
Profit Quality
0.87
✓ Healthy
Cash converting normally

"April's net loss was almost entirely a distribution event, not a business story — operating performance was stable and cash collections were strong."

Three Power Insights
Insight 01
April's Loss Was a Distribution Decision, Not a Business Problem
Your operating business generated $4,310 in operating income in April on $93,566 in revenue — lean but positive. What pushed net income to -$52,909 was $49,619 in combined owner distributions (John Lapp $20,400 + Omar $29,219) plus $7,601 in charitable contributions — a total of $57,220 below-the-line. These were intentional choices, not business deterioration. The fix is planning, not performance.
Before the next distribution, confirm that month's projected gross profit can support it. Let's build a draw calendar together so these events don't look like losses.
Insight 02
Shipping Jumped $13,000 in April — One Call Could Save $156K/Year
Magazine shipping hit $37,673 in April — up 48% from the $24-25K range you ran January through March. That's already 40% of your April revenue going to postage and shipping alone. If this is the new permanent rate, you're looking at roughly $156,000 in additional annual cost versus your prior baseline — a material change to your business model.
Call your printer/shipper this week and ask specifically: "Was April's shipping cost a rate change or a one-time factor?" Get it in writing before May's run is authorized. Deadline: May 15.
Insight 03
$5,093 in Advertiser Prepayments — Strong Forward Commitment to Track
Your April A/R aging shows 27 advertisers carrying credit balances totaling $5,093 — these are customers who have already paid for upcoming ad space that hasn't run yet. Largest credits: David King (Airville) $1,820, Jonathan Stoltzfus $420, Dr. Aardsma's Vitamins $394, Stephen Stoltzfus - Bravenly $357. This is a healthy forward-booking signal, but each credit is a delivery obligation.
Keep a monthly log matching each prepayment credit to its scheduled issue. This prevents customer service problems and keeps your A/R aging clean.
P&L Summary — 4-Month View
JanFebMarApr 3-Mo Avg
Revenue $90,749 $147,630 $84,489 $93,566 $108,562
COGS $59,273 $68,046 $88,638 $82,409 $79,698
Gross Profit $31,476 $79,584 -$4,149 $11,157 $28,864
Gross Margin % 34.7% 53.9% -4.9% 11.9% 20.3%
Operating Expenses $9,971 $10,973 $8,731 $6,847 $8,850
Operating Income $21,505 $68,612 -$12,880 $4,310 $20,014
Owner Comp + Charitable $5,050 $4,174 $8,243 $57,220 $23,212
Net Income $16,462 $64,438 -$21,122 -$52,909 -$3,198
Cash Flow Waterfall — April 2026
What This Means
Strong Revenue Collections
$93,566 billed in April, plus an additional $29,014 collected from prior receivables. Total cash in: $122,580. Collections were healthy this month.
Production Costs: 88% of Revenue
Printing ($29,795) and shipping ($37,673) consumed most of the revenue dollar. The shipping spike is the line to watch heading into May.
Owner Draws: $49,619
Combined distributions to John Lapp ($20,400) and Omar Stoltzfus ($29,219) — plus $7,601 in charitable contributions — are the primary driver of the cash decrease this month. The business itself performed normally.
Vendor Paydown: $22,278
Accounts payable decreased by $22,278, meaning the business paid its vendors faster than it incurred new obligations. Cash left now, but vendor relationships stay strong.
Net Result: -$47,511
Cash ended April at $44,501 — down from $92,012 in March. Almost entirely explained by the owner draws and vendor paydown, not a deterioration in business performance.
Key Accounts Snapshot
Financial Health Ratios
Current Ratio
6.81
Healthy
For every $1 owed short-term, the business has $6.81 in current assets. Strong liquidity cushion.
Profit Quality
0.87
Healthy
Cash is converting from earnings at a normal rate — no hidden cash drain beneath the reported numbers.
Debt Service Coverage
1.17×
Watch
Operating income covers debt payments — but just barely this month. In stronger revenue months like February this ratio is very comfortable.
Days Sales Outstanding
19.7
Healthy
Customers are paying in under 20 days on average. Excellent collection performance in April.
Before Next Month
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Before Next Month

The Event
Magazine shipping costs spiked to $37,673 in April — $12,977 above the $24,696 January–March average. The May issue will go to press before you know whether this is a permanent rate change or a one-time event. This is the single most consequential unknown heading into the next 30 days.
Estimated Impact
If April's rate is permanent: +$155,724/year in COGS versus the prior baseline. At April's revenue level, that shifts gross margin structurally. April shipping alone was 40.3% of revenue — that's not sustainable as a baseline.
One Action Item
Call your printer/shipping vendor and ask: "Was April's shipping cost the result of a rate change or a one-time factor?" Get the answer in writing before May's print run is authorized.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
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This report is prepared by Prosynergy Bookkeeping based on financial data provided by the client. It is intended for internal review and planning purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or investment advice. Please consult a licensed CPA or financial advisor before making significant financial decisions. All figures are accrual basis unless otherwise noted.
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