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Book Closure
A temporary suspension period during which a company’s share transfer books are closed. It determines eligible shareholders for dividends, rights issues, or bonuses. During this…
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A payment instrument issued by a bank guaranteeing payment to a specified party. It is commonly used for secure transactions where the payer’s account is…
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Bank guarantee is a promise issued by a bank ensuring that a debtor’s obligations will be met if they default. Common in trade and project…
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A long-term debt instrument representing money borrowed by a company from investors. The firm agrees to pay periodic interest and repay the principal on maturity.…
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Budgetary control is a management tool for monitoring financial performance by comparing actual results with budgeted figures. It helps detect variances early, allowing corrective actions.…
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The level of sales at which total revenue equals total costs, meaning the business makes no profit but also no loss. It’s a key metric…
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The net value of an asset or business recorded on the books, calculated as the original cost minus depreciation or liabilities. For a company, it's…
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The daily recording and organizing of all financial transactions, sales, purchases, receipts, and payments. It’s the foundation of accounting, keeping the business’s financial records clean…
READ MOREBiling
Billing is the process of issuing invoices to customers for goods or services provided. It’s a critical part of the revenue cycle, documenting what’s owed…
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Comparing a company’s performance metrics like profit margins, costs, or productivity against industry standards or top competitors. It helps identify strengths, spot weaknesses, and set…
READ MOREBank Statement
Bank statement is a document issued by a bank summarizing all transactions in a specific account over a set period. It includes deposits, withdrawals, charges,…
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The process of matching a company’s internal accounting records with its bank statement to identify discrepancies, errors, or missing transactions. Regular reconciliations ensure accuracy in…
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Bank overdraft is a negative bank balance that happens when withdrawals exceed available funds, but the bank covers the shortfall. It’s essentially a short-term loan…
READ MOREBalance Sheet
It is a snapshot of a company’s financial position at a specific point in time. It lists assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity, following the formula:…
READ MOREBad-debt
Bad debt is a money owed to a business that is unlikely to be collected, usually from customers who can’t or won’t pay. It's written…
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