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Category: D

DILIGENT

a word that means to be concerned, eager to carry out a responsible act, untiring

DERANGED

a word that means to be of unsound mind or to incompetent mentally.

DEGREE OF NEGLIGENCE

the determination as to negligence and whether it was slight, moderate or wilful. The more wilful means a greater penalty will be imposed.

DISSIPATION OF FUNDS

This term applies to a person with debt who will squander his money and not pay his creditors.

D RATIO

The losses less than $2000 that are added to discounted value of a larger loss. It compares total loss in a certain business. It is used in workers compenstation ratings.

DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

The date when a project is to be complete to be used for its intended purpose. The contract lists the requirements for this date.

DAY-END CLOSING

The way an accountant makes sure that day’s business is recorded in the correct day. It is a part of operations. Refer to monthend closing and yearend closing.

DE FACTO STANDARD

A standard that is accepted but is not defined by the industry groups and their organizations.

DEAL FLOW

The steady flow of business acquisitions when quantity lets you pick the best one based on your criteria.

DEBIT SYSTEM

A system agents use for policy premiums on a weekly or montly basis.

DEBT/ASSET RATIO

The percent of assets that are financed by debt. It is highly leveraged if the ratio is high.

DECISION MODEL

A computer system that makes predictions. The relationships are mapped to understand why they are made and to control the results. It can also predict the result if a choice is made.

DEED OF TRANSFER

A document where ownership of property is sold to a buyer. AKA transfer deed.

DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITY

More income tax on a statement over the taxed amount. It happens when book incomes is more than taxable income. It is liablity on balance sheet and is written off.

DEGREE OF RISK

The uncertainty in a situation that the result will differ from the estimate. Refer to law of large numbers, odds, and probability.

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