Category: N

Computer network design. Mapping hardware, software, protocols, and devices. Outcome is successfully allowing different systems and devices to inter-communicate.

Under the Nixon administration, this new plan transferred back to the state level some powers previously held by the federal government. Some powers were removed from the state level under Franklin Roosevelt’s

The insured must notify the insurer about a newly purchased vehicle within 30 days from purchase date. Some coverage automatically activates under the policy for vehicles purchased during the term of the

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) regulate these standards.

Natural process that takes free nitrogen (N2) from the air, converts or fixes it in nitrogen compounds that plants use as nutrients, as in fertilizer. In nature, certain bacteria present in the

Opposite of having privilege. A right is not exercisable under this condition or state.

An investment or debt instrument’s stated annual interest rate. Does not include a compounding component and is not adjusted even if the return is paid monthly, semiannually or annually. Also known as

When upward and downward price movement are not equal.

without any legal right to do so, one’s occupying real property or having physically possessing a material object.

Banking, law, accounting, insurance, and customs information for international trade is provide to international business people by this specific type of organization. Organization members are those interested in commerce that crosses national

Finding one’s way around a website, locating areas of interest, and accessing other associated websites using a specific set of information and links. Also known as site map.

1. Constraining provision in a debt agreement, like an adhesion contract type. Limits the borrower on stated points, like a ceiling on the executives’ salaries, or prohibition on debt acquisition, or tight

When short term interet rates are higher than long term rates.

Accounts receivable amount collectable by the firm’s reasonable confidence. Formula: Accounts receivable minus the bad debt allowance.

Current assets minus current liabilities. Another name for working capital.

New policies written and renewed as a count minus policies lapsed or cancelled as a count. The insurer easily calculates to know the total periodic business the insurer has in force.

Business liabilities subtracted from business operating assets. Gives an accurate picture of the company’s value. Calculated as: Operating assets minus financing activities cost.

Investment’s value after recognizing a revenue increase. Calculated as: capital gain or loss divided by company’s share count.

Tax credits subtracted from gross tax liability is this amount.

Information technology used for interlinking business processes and economic activity.