Category: Finance Dictionary

Compensation given to high ranking officials determined by their contributions.

A general accounting method that reports income when it is earned and expenses when they are incurred. See also CASH BASIS.

The terms of a large scale purchase of a company outlining legal and financial expectations when there will be a downscaling of positions and technologies that will keep the shareholders happy and

When sewage mixes with bacteria and portozoa leading to oxidation. It reduces pollution.

A physical commodity or financial instrument. Physical items are delivered to the buyer before expiration dates. AKA cash commodity or physicals.

The way a company or entity reacts to change. It requires learning and competition.

The individuals lifestyle choices used to make a market profile. When added with demographic information buying behavior is determined. AKA attitudes, interests, and opinions. Refer to values adn life styles.

See the definition for data transfer rate.

A skilled person in a speficic area. Or the past tense of accomplish.

The ways a company control their accounting practices. The goal is to follow rules and procedures, protect the company, and provide timely reports.

The interest on a BOND or LOAN that has been earned but not yet paid. Interest payable/receivable accumulates between COUPON payment periods; once a periodic interest payment is made, accrued interest reverts

Moneys obtained after a developer finds clients who will commit to leasing, that enable the company to obtain real estate and totally develop that piece of property with all necessary amenities. This

Any financial institution account that is regularly used.

A term used to describe computations and calculations for mortality rates and pensions.

Changing a work to make it meet a certain need. Or changing an idea to make it work for a situation.

Organizing data about activies for analysis to help an organization.

The time delay between the request and its completion. AKA data access time.

An original copy of a bill of landing for an order that must be shipped.

The value of resources that are used to complete an activity. Refer to economic cost.

Profit earned in current period but will be collected in the next period. AKA unrealized revenue.