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Financial Statements: The P & L
There are four financial statements that firms release on an annual basis. One of the most important of these financial statements is the Income Statement.
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Understanding Financial Statements
This article will give those who know less, a brief overview of the financial statements that they receive every year from the different companies.
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GAAP and Accounting Standards
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are the basis of financial accounting and reflect federal financial accounting standards. GAAP is important to US firms.
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Quick Reference GAAP Guide
These 12 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles help ensure that information in financial statements is relevant, reliable, consistent, and comparable.
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Financial Statements-Balance Sheet
The balance sheet is an important financial statement that is released on an annual basis by companies; it demonstrates that the accounting equation is in balance.
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Steps to Analysing a Case Study
Case studies are an important element of education and work. Learn the easy steps of effectively analysing a case and producing strategic recommendations.
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Summer Blockbusters Boost Disney
After the firings, Disney Studios finds their third quarter earnings are up 39%.
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The Importance of Good Cash Flow
To check the financial health of a business, many owners look at their monthly profit and loss statements. But what they should be checking is their cash flow statement.
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Understanding Liability Accounts
Just what are liability accounts? What is the correct way to track these? How important are they in the overall scheme of your business?
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Understanding Financial Accounts
How to analyse and interpret the financial statements of a public company, including the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet.
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FUNDING A NEW BUSINESS - 2
How to borrow business money to start a full-time craft business?Where to get business capital? Determine amount of money needed for twelve months, prepare lists of start-up costs, operating and living expenses. Many entrepreneurs have some personal money set aside for start-up expenses.
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How are Your Investments Performing?
There are some key ways financial professionals determine the best stocks to buy and which ones to sell. They are easy for the lay person to understand and to apply.
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Marvel's Credit Woes! Wolfman lawsuit ends! Simon's Lawsuit!
Marvel Comic's quartely financial statement is explained by out resident Management and Financial consultant - me!. Wolman's and Simon's lawsuits are revisited.
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Securities Prospectus
Reading a securities prospectus can be a daunting task. Comprehension is key to the financial success of the investor.
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Small Business Budget
Now is the perfect time to learn to budget for your small/home business. Take a look at a way to start a basic budgeting plan.
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Straight-Line and MACRS Method
An accountant may prepare financial reports for a company using one method, but use a different method for the company's tax return. An example of this is depreciation.
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The Non-Computer, Computer User
There are many different types of computer software, where does a non-computer user start?
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Management and Public Accounting
The differences that exist between management and public accounting are almost greater than their similarities. What are these differences and why are they important?
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Mark-to-Market Accounting Pros and Cons
Mark-to-Market is an accounting method for valuating investments that in most times accurately values investments, but can misrepresent values in an economic crisis.
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How to Read an Annual Report
Here's how to find information of substance amid the fluff most annual reports contain.
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How to Analyze Retail Stocks
This article explains the process of analyzing a retail company's stock. This is essential before investing or going to work for a company.
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Prepaid Expenses and the Matching Principle
A key principle in accounting is that expenses and revenue should be matched to the time period that they occur. This can be accomplished by amortization.
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Accounts Used in Accounting
A summary of the types of accounts used in accounting, how they fit into the chart of accounts, and how they are related.
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Deciphering the UFOC
The Uniform Franchise Offering Circular is a peculiar animal, one rarely understood by prospective franchisees. Here's a quick guide.
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Some points to consider when giving to charity.
Charities should meet certain criteria to earn our trust.
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Bookkeeping at Home
How to categorize and track your revenues and expenses, and other accounting items, for any small business.
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Why Is It Coldest After Dawn?
A common adage expresses the belief that it is coldest just before dawn and begins to warm with the appearance of dawn's first light, but observations and physical theory show us that the coldest hour of the day is not before dawn but often an hour or so after sunrise. Why is this so?
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Writing the Perfect Grant Proposal - Part II
The second part of the series on writing a grant proposal.
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Guest Article: Keep Your Home Business a Tax Chomping Machine
U.S. tax strategies to make sure that the IRS does not see your home based business as only a hobby venture.
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Marvel Business Update
Marvel Comics bankruptcy reorganization.
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STEVERINO: L.A. STORY, FATHER OF THE BRIDE
A look at L.A. STORY and FATHER OF THE BRIDE, and how they represent different parts of Steve Martin's comic persona
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Child Rescue International
Child Rescue International sponsors over 40,000 children in Romanian and Moldovan orphanages.
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The Adoption Process
This is an outline of the adoption homestude process
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A Checklist of IMF Reforms
A Laundry List of IMF Reforms
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Adoption, Part I
Part one of a two part series dealing with the logistical and emotional impact of building a family through adoption.
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Business Plan Financials
Determining whether or not your business plan is a viable business entity usually depends on one major section: the financials. Learn now to write them here.
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Cash Flow in a Bad Economy
With small business credit drying up and consumers not buying, doing business in a financial downturn brings so many cash flow problems it may be hard to prioritize.
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Cash Flow Projection How to
The second part of the financial plan is the cash flow projection. Learn how to write one so you can finish your business plan.
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Checklist: Business Growth
A Checklist and Answers for Experienced Entrepreneurs Regarding Where to Go Next to Grow Your Business
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Fight Recession with a Positive Attitude
Expecting good things helps a small business owner stay focused on great opportunities.
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How to Write a Balance Sheet
Wondering what the proper format is for a balance sheet? Read on for an explanation and example.
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Love Money Business Loans
Many small businesses get their start from love money. What's the best way to track this for your business and those who helped it start?
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Small Business Bookkeeping
Why you should know about accounting principles and what you should know.
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The Field of Business Accounting
The field of business accounting is divided into financial accounting and managerial accounting. They are different by purpose, target audience, and standards.
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The ROI of Human Capital
Understanding the intangible benefits of human capital contributions to business development to vital for future success.
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A Simple Business Plan
Business planning takes reflection and understanding of your goals; here is a simple outline to get you started.
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A Zero Down Mortgage Not Well Known
USDA mortgages for middle income buyers are better than FHA. You may not have to buy in a totally rural area to qualify. But USDA is pickier with property conditions.
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Business Structure: Sole Proprietorships
Determining whether or not sole proprietorship is the best choice for your entrepreneurial venture.
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Buy a Condo or House?
First time home-buyer or empty nester? Looking for rental property? Why choosing a condo over a house for investment may be the way to go if you know what to look for.
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Buying a Condominium
Due diligence in buying a condominium includes looking into how its association is managed, and how that management affects the plans of the prospective buyer.
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