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What is the net income approach?

Net Income Approach suggests that value of the firm can be increased by decreasing the overall cost of capital (WACC) through higher debt proportion. Capi...

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Do clients pay realtors?

Realtors get paid on a commission basis, usually 5 to 6 percent of a home’s sales price, which is split between the listing broker and buyer’s agent. Fees...

Can I take money from my business account for personal use?

Business owners should not use a business bank account for personal use. It’s a bad practice that can lead to other issues, including legal, operational a...

How do I get a virtual mailing address?

There are 5 steps to get a virtual mailing address setup for your business: Step 1: Find a virtual office solution. Step 2: Choose a physical location for...

What is under-absorption of overhead How is it treated in accounting?

If overhead is under absorbed, this means that more actual overhead costs were incurred than expected, with the difference being charged to expense as inc...

How is the subtotal operating income computed on the income statement?

The operating income is positioned as a subtotal on a multi-step income statement after all general and administrative expenses, and before interest incom...

How do used car dealers finance their inventory?

The dealer borrows money through what’s called “floor plan financing” in order to keep the inventory on their lots. Floor plan financing is a type of shor...

How do you calculate book value per share?

Book value per share is calculated by totaling the company’s assets, subtracting all debt, liabilities, and the liquidation price of preferred stock, then...

What are the effects of convention of conservatism?

The convention of conservatism will have the effect of understatement of assets. According to conservatism principle all the anticipated losses and expens...

How do you record a journal entry for a donation?

For-Profit Accounting Journal Entry In the for-profit world, a company receiving a donated asset will record the donation as a debit to “Fixed Asset” and ...