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What is the gearing ratio?Learn why the gearing ratio metric matters to investors


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What is a fixed interest rate?Find out how a fixed interest rate can help make your outgoings more predictable

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What is a zero balance account?Believe it or not, there are advantages to having zero balance

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How to develop an effective go-to-market strategyMake sure your new launch is a success with a go-to-market strategy

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What is a suspense account?A suspense account is essential for holding unknown amounts

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A guide to sinking fundsWhat are sinking funds? Find out everything you need to know, right here

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What is management accounting?Management accounting is something every business needs

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Double-entry bookkeeping explainedLearn how to take your finances seriously with double-entry bookkeeping

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Deferred tax explainedTax payments made late or too early count as deferred tax on the balance sheet.

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What is customer segmentation analysis?Focus your resources by performing a customer segmentation analysis.

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What is an internal audit?An internal audit could keep your business on track. Here’s how

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What is technical debt?Learn more about the pros and cons of technical debt

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What is reserve accounting?Reserves are profits that have been set aside for a specific purpose

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What is operating leverage?Operating leverage reveals what percentage of your total costs are fixed

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A guide to consolidated financial statementsSee our consolidated financial statement definition

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How can aging of accounts receivable help your business?Aging reports for accounts receivable can help improve your financial health

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What is mezzanine financing?Learn about mezzanine financing, a hybrid loan option for small businesses

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What is a debenture?Learn about debentures and how they can help businesses secure extra funding

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What is business consolidation?Business consolidation can help cut costs and improve operational efficiency

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What is forward rate?Learn more about the forward rate equation with our simple guide

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A complete guide to interim reportsInterim reports are financial statements for periods of less than one year.

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What’s in a name? | Black History Month at GoCardlessLondon-born, Nigerian-raised. Babagbemi Joseph shares the story of his name.