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Break-Even Point

One of the first steps in evaluating a business is determining your break-even point. This is the number…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Calculating Inventory Value

A company can raise or lower its earnings by changing the way it calculates the cost of goods…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Managing Inventory

Merchandise Inventory Merchandise inventories are the goods that are on hand for the production process or available for…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Managing Expenses

The Expense Authorization system is a commonly used method to keep track of and control expenses. It is…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Managing Sales

Sales made by businesses can be broken down into the following main categories: •         Cash sales •         Sales on account…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Petty Cash

The principal method for maintaining internal control of cash is using a checking account. However, a business usually…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Managing Cash

Bank Reconciliation Typically, a business will use a bank checking account to help control the flow of cash.…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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What Is Shareholders’ Equity?

Shareholders’ equity represents the net assets owned by the owners (the shareholders). Net assets are assets minus liabilities.…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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What Is a Liability?

A liability is an obligation to pay an asset in the future. It is also known as debt.…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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What Is an Asset?

Assets are economic resources that provide future benefits to the business. Examples include cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses,…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan