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General accounting

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General accounting

Current asset

Accounting; General accounting

An asset that is expected to be converted into cash within the trading cycle.

International Accounting Standards Board

Accounting; General accounting

An authoritative body that establishes accounting principles and practises for companies outside of the United States.

Current assets

Accounting; General accounting

Cash and other assets that are expected to be converted to cash or sold or used up through the normal operations of the business within 1 year or less.

Capital stock

Accounting; General accounting

Total amount of a firm's capital, represented by the value of its issued common and preferred stock (ordinary and preference shares).

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Accounting; General accounting

Rules for the way financial statements should be prepared.

Current liabilities

Accounting; General accounting

Liabilities that will be due within a short time (usually 1 year or less) and that are to be paid out of current assets.

Contribution margin

Accounting; General accounting

Sales less variable cost of goods sold and variable selling and administrative expenses.

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