Norwalk, Conn. — In a continuing effort to quickly converge at least a few U.S. standards to international standards, the Financial Accounting Standards Board is hammering out a proposal on liability ...

There’s no universal safe or danger level. Ideal current ratios vary by industry. A current ratio of 1.0 means the company has $1 in current assets for every $1 in current liabilities. A ratio below 1 ...

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Company assets include both quickly sellable items and long-term holdings like real estate. Liabilities represent all debts, ranging from short-term bills to long-term loans. Stockholders' equity ...

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The balance sheet comprises assets, liabilities and owner's equity -- that is, the capital contributed by the owner of the business. These three items essentially represent the net worth of a business ...

A financial statement that lists the assets, liabilities and equity of a company at a specific point in time and is used to calculate the net worth of a business. A basic tenet of double-entry ...

Now that you've held your year-end company holiday party, there are additional preparations you should be making if you haven't already in terms of year-end accounting. It is important to make sure ...

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Receiving deferred revenues can be an financial headache. Because deferred revenue gives you cash for a future liability, you must be careful in properly accounting for the transfer. If you do not ...

Financial advisors frequently center wealth-building conversations on assets such as investments, property and retirement ...