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How To Become A Successful Equity Investor

Did you get a feeling of deja vu when the Indian stock markets plummeted after the news of the downgrade of the US sovereign rating

Five Main Characteristics Of Oligopoly

Oligopoly is derived from Oligos (a greek word) which means few. Unlike a monopoly where market is dominated by a single seller/supplier, oligopoly market has

Difference Between Gross Profit And Net Profit

Gross profit is arrived as the difference between net sales and cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold is calculated by using the following

Understanding The Mean Of 2/10 Net 30 In Accounting

It is quite common for businesses to offer discounts to their customers. Discounts can be offered in terms of trade (cash) discount and payment term

Key Advantages And Disadvantages Of An Income Statement

Income statement represents a key financial report. It is also called profit and loss account. All expenses and losses are shown on the debit side

Management Accounting Versus Financial Accounting

Financial accounting is more concerned with providing relevant financial information to external stakeholders like investors, government, creditors, banks and so on. Investors often consider financial

Important Aspects Of Sarbanes Oxley Compliance (SOX)

Sarbanes Oxley also known as SOX was enacted in July 2002. Sarbanes Oxley law enhanced compliance requirements for U.S. public company boards, on the part

Types of Foreign Exchange Exposures

With globalization and cross country operations, the need to manage foreign exchange has become a crucial part of any business. An exporter engaged in export

How To Improve Your Credit Score

You must find ways to improve your credit score as this will be needed in case you have any plans to buy a new car

Bankruptcy vs Debt Settlement – What’s A Better Option

The recent global fiscal recession had adversely affected people as a number of people had lost their jobs and were helpless in fulfilling their daily