Definition: Financial Statement are systematically maintained, written summary of all the ledger account heads, exhibited in a way that it provides a clear view of the financial position, profitability and performance of the enterprise. These are prepared at the end of the accounting period, which is usually one year, after that it is audited by the auditor, to check their … [Read more...] about Financial Statement
Trial Balance
Definition: Trial Balance refers to a schedule, in which the balances of all ledger books are assembled into debit and credit columns, to check the arithmetical accuracy of the entries posted in the ledger accounts. Trial Balance is a tabular statement, containing a specified date on which it is prepared, indicated at the top of the statement. The balances of all the assets, … [Read more...] about Trial Balance
Internal Environment
Definition: Internal environment is a component of the business environment, which is composed of various elements present inside the organization, that can affect or can be affected with, the choices, activities and decisions of the organization. It encompasses the climate, culture, machines/equipment, work and work processes, members, management and management … [Read more...] about Internal Environment
Management Accounting
Definition: Management Accounting refers to the application of professional knowledge, techniques and concept in preparing the accounting information in such a manner, which helps the management of the organization in the formulating plans and policies, controlling the operations of the organization, decision making, optimising the use of resources, disclosure to management and … [Read more...] about Management Accounting
Quality Assurance
Definition: Quality Assurance is a managerial tool that encompasses all the systematic actions required for providing sufficient confidence, that a product will meet the requisite quality. Here, the confidence is bifold, as in internally to the company's management and externally to the stakeholders such as customers, creditors, clients, society, government agencies, third … [Read more...] about Quality Assurance
Diversification
Definition: Diversification can be understood as the corporate strategy that a company implements to increase the market share and sales volume by introducing new products in new markets or industry, which is distinct from its core business. Simply put, diversification refers to the expansion of business by entering into a completely new segment or investing in a business … [Read more...] about Diversification
Functional Level Strategy
Definition: Functional Level Strategy can be defined as the day to day strategy which is formulated to assist in the execution of corporate and business level strategies. These strategies are framed as per the guidelines given by the top level management. Functional Level Strategy is concerned with operational level decision making, called tactical decisions, for various … [Read more...] about Functional Level Strategy
Competitive Strategy
Definition: Competitive Strategy can be defined as the firm's long term action plan that formulated by considering several external factors, that helps the company to achieve competitive advantage, increase the share in the market and overpower rivals. Competitive advantage is the result of the firm's excellence in performing activities. The firm's external environment, has … [Read more...] about Competitive Strategy
Capital Structure
Definition: Capital structure, as its name itself signifies, is the composition of the capital employed by the firm from various sources of finance. It comprises of both owners capital (i.e. equity capital and preferred capital) and debt capital. The capital structure of the firm represents its investment and financing strategy. While deciding the ideal capital structure for … [Read more...] about Capital Structure
Treasury Management
Definition: Treasury Management can be understood as the planning, organizing and controlling holding, funds and working capital of the enterprise in order to make the best possible use of the funds, maintain firm's liquidity, reduce the overall cost of funds, and mitigate operational and financial risk. It covers working capital management, currency management, corporate … [Read more...] about Treasury Management