by Online Tutorial & Training Guide | Oct 28, 2025 | Financial Statements, Terminologies
Measures how effectively a company generates profit from shareholders’ investments. Calculated as Net Income ÷ Shareholders’ Equity. A key metric for investors.
by Online Tutorial & Training Guide | Oct 27, 2025 | Other Key Terms, Terminologies
The master set of accounts that consolidates all financial transactions of a business. It contains both balance sheet and income statement accounts. The G/L is the backbone of financial reporting.
by Online Tutorial & Training Guide | Oct 25, 2025 | Assets, Chart of Accounts, Terminologies
A temporary account used to track goods bought for resale. At the end of the period, it adjusts into inventory and COGS. Helps monitor supplier activity and inventory turnover.
by Online Tutorial & Training Guide | Oct 25, 2025 | Chart of Accounts, Liabilities, Terminologies
A long-term liability secured by real property. Payments typically include both principal and interest. Often broken into current and long-term portions.
by Online Tutorial & Training Guide | Oct 21, 2025 | Key Accounting Concepts, Terminologies
Requires a business to use the same accounting methods from period to period. This allows for comparability across time. Any changes must be disclosed and justified.