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Reserves are profits that have been set aside for a specific purpose
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Operating leverage reveals what percentage of your total costs are fixed
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Business consolidation can help cut costs and improve operational efficiency
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Capital adequacy ratio helps keep banks operating securely
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The accounting cycle is something every business needs to know.
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The cost of sales refers to the direct costs incurred when manufacturing goods.
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Share of wallet refers to the amount that consumers spend on a particular brand
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Income statements are one of the most important financial documents
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A growing perpetuity is a cash flow expected to grow forever at a steady rate
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Accrued liabilities are expenses you’ve incurred but haven’t been billed for
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Adjusting entries let you adjust revenues and expenses to the correct period
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