Las siete alertas financieras que muchas empresas colombianas ignoran al cerrar el año en Colombia

TL;DR

December's financial omissions, not future decisions, pose the primary risk to companies entering 2026.
High inflation (near 5%) and steep credit rates (around 25%) increase operational costs and the expense of cash flow deficits.
Simultaneous payments for legal bonuses, taxes, inventory, and contracts compressed liquidity, leaving many companies questioning their preparedness.
A common error is equating timely payments with financial health, neglecting the assessment of cash tension absorption capacity.
Companies with growing sales but stagnant cash flow are financing operations with shrinking margins, becoming unsustainable with high interest rates.
Excessive inventory that doesn't rotate ties up capital, reducing liquidity when it's most needed.
Over-reliance on a few major clients creates immediate cash flow impacts from any payment delays.
Inaccurate tax provisions and aggressive estimates can lead to unexpected adjustments with severe consequences for companies with tight margins.
Using credit for routine expenses like payroll and rent diverts funds from growth and increases financial costs.
Postponing strategic decisions like price adjustments or expense cuts in December can create urgent problems in early 2026 when cash is most fragile.

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