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Corporate Accounting
The importance of gearing ratios in financial analysis
Financial gearing ratios are financial metrics that compare a firm’s debt to other financial metrics such as company equity and assets. The primary purpos
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Financial Management
What is a Funds Flow Statement?
A funds flow statement is a financial statement that shows how funds have moved in and out of business during a specific period of time. It is a tool used by bu
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Financial Accounting Concepts
What is the Cost of Goods Sold? Definition | Formula
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is a financial metric representing the cost of the products or services a company sells during a given period. It is an important expe
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Money and Investment
Understanding the Face Value of a Share: A Beginner’s Guide
If you’re new to the stock market, you may have heard the term “face value” being used when referring to shares. But what does it actually mea
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Corporate Accounting
What is a Stock Exchange? Features and Functions
The stock exchange is an essential part of the financial system that allows investors to buy and sell securities such as stocks, bonds, and other financial inst
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Financial Accounting Concepts
What is a Joint Venture? Meaning and Purpose
A joint venture is a business agreement between two or more parties to pool their resources to achieve a goal or undertake a specific project. The parties invol
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Accounting Tools and Software
What is an Accounting ERP System?
Accounting ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems are software solutions that assist firms in managing financial data by offering a centralised platform for
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Financial Accounting Concepts
What is a Fictitious Asset in Accounting?
When checking the financial statements of a company or solving an accounting problem you might have come across a term fictitious asset. The term “fictiti
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Financial Accounting Concepts
What are sundry expenses?
Sundry expenses refer to all those small, miscellaneous expenses that businesses incur during their operations but don’t fall under any specific category.
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Financial Management
What is an Ideal Current Ratio?
The current ratio is a financial metric that measures a company’s ability to pay its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. It is calculated b