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Economy

Pertaining to the system or range of economic activity in a country, region, or community.

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net profit

Economy; Forex

Net profit can mean different things so it always needs clarifying. Net strictly means 'after all deductions' (as opposed to just certain deductions used to arrive at a gross ...

profit and loss account

Economy; Forex

One of the three principal business reporting and measuring tools (along with the balance sheet and cashflow statement). The P&L is essentially a trading account for a period, ...

quick ratio

Economy; Forex

Same as the Acid Test. The relationship between current assets readily convertible into cash (usually current assets less stock) and current liabilities. A sterner test of ...

reserves

Economy; Forex

The accumulated and retained difference between profits and losses year on year since the company's formation.

return on investment

Economy; Forex

Another fundamental financial and business performance measure. This term means different things to different people (often depending on perspective and what is actually being ...

share capital

Economy; Forex

The balance sheet nominal value paid into the company by shareholders at the time(s) shares were issued.

accounting information system (AIS)

Economy; Forex

A system, typically computer-based, used for storing, collecting, and analyzing a company's financial and accounting data. Accounting information systems are generally used by ...