Financial Terms Dictionary – Page 254 – itho's internet resources

Definition, Calculation Formulas, History, and Criticisms

By Itho November 18, 2003

[ad_1] What Is EBITDA? EBITDA, short for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, tells you how much money a business makes just from running its day-to-day operations. Unlike net…

Active Management Definition, Investment Strategies, Pros & Cons

By Itho November 18, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Active Management? The term active management means that an investor, a professional money manager, or a team of professionals is tracking the performance of an investment portfolio…

Earnings Before Tax (EBT): Definition and Examples

By Itho November 18, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Earnings Before Tax (EBT)? Earnings before tax (EBT) is a measure of a company's financial performance that excludes the impact of taxes. This makes it easier to…

Abnormal Return: Definition, Causes, Example

By Itho November 18, 2003

[ad_1] What Is an Abnormal Return? An abnormal return describes the unusually large profits or losses generated by a given investment or portfolio over a specified period. The performance diverges…

What Accounts Receivable (AR) Are and How Businesses Use Them, with Examples

By Itho November 18, 2003

[ad_1] What Are Accounts Receivable (AR)? Accounts receivable (AR) are the balance of money due to a firm for goods or services delivered or used but not yet paid for…

Accounting Explained With Brief History and Modern Job Requirements

By Itho November 18, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Accounting? Accounting is the process of recording financial transactions pertaining to a business. The accounting process includes summarizing, analyzing, and reporting these transactions to oversight agencies, regulators,…