Deal 1%/10 net 30 is when a 1% discount is offered on services or products if paid within 10 days of the 30 day payment agreement.
The cost of credit is used as a percentage and occurs when the buyer does not take the reduced cost, thus paying a higher cost reflecting the discount loss.
The merchant may offer early payment incentives to speed up cash flow, which is especially important for businesses that do not have revolving lines of credit.
Accountability is the acceptance of responsibility for one’s actions. This implies a willingness to be transparent, allowing others to observe and evaluate their work.
Accounting policies are the procedures a company uses to prepare financial statements. Unlike accounting principles, which are rules, accounting policies are the standard for following those rules.
Acquisition accounting is a set of formal guidelines describing how the acquirer should report the assets, liabilities, non-controlling interests and goodwill of the acquired company.
Performance Based Management (ABM) is a means of analyzing a company’s profitability by looking at every aspect of its business to determine its strengths and weaknesses.