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Accounting
Accounting is the systematic process of recording, classifying, summarizing, and interpreting financial transactions of a business.
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Corporate Tax
Corporate tax is a tax imposed on the net income or profit of corporations and businesses.
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Asset
An asset is a resource owned by a company or individual that has economic value and can provide future benefits.
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Liability
A liability is a financial obligation or debt that a company owes to another party.
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Equity
Equity represents the owner's residual interest in a company after all liabilities are deducted from total assets.
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GAAP
GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) is a set of standardized accounting rules and guidelines used for financial reporting in the United States.
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Accrual Accounting
Accrual accounting records revenue when earned and expenses when incurred, regardless of when cash is received or paid.
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Auditing
Auditing is the independent examination of financial records and statements to verify their accuracy and compliance with standards.
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Four Flavors of Accounting
The four flavors of accounting refer to the four main branches: financial, management, tax, and auditing.
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Tax Rebate
A tax rebate is a refund from the government when you have paid more tax than you actually owe.
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Financial Accounting
Financial accounting is the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions to external stakeholders.
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Tax Compliance
Tax compliance is the process of following all tax laws and regulations by accurately reporting income and paying taxes on time.
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Income Tax
Income tax is a tax imposed by the government on the income earned by individuals and businesses.
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Income Statement
An income statement shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profit or loss over a specific period.
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Balance Sheet
A balance sheet is a financial statement that shows a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.
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Cash Flow Statement
A cash flow statement shows how cash moves in and out of a business during a specific period.
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Accounts Payable
Accounts payable is money a company owes to its suppliers or vendors for goods and services received on credit.
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Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable is money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services delivered on credit.
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Adjusting Entries
Adjusting entries are journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update account balances before financial statements are prepared.
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Amortization
Amortization is the gradual reduction of a debt through scheduled payments or the spreading of an intangible asset's cost over its useful life.
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Annual Report
An annual report is a comprehensive document published by a company summarizing its financial performance and activities over the past year.
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Bad Debt
Bad debt is money owed to a business that is unlikely to be collected and is written off as a loss.
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Bank Reconciliation
Bank reconciliation is the process of comparing a company's financial records with its bank statements to ensure accuracy.
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Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping is the systematic recording of all financial transactions of a business on a day-to-day basis.
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