Bookkeeping

Forward Exchange Contract FEC: Definition, Formula & Example

It is a good idea to check with the responsible jurisdiction prior to currency translation to ensure you use the correct rates. Instead of simply checking the current exchange rate when translating currencies, you might sometimes need to use different rates either for a specific period or even for a specific date. Banks and traditional …

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Stockholders Equity Balance Sheet Guide, Examples, Calculation

Since they represent a company’s remainder of earnings not paid out in dividends, they are often referred to as retained surplus. The statement of retained earnings is also known as a statement of owner’s equity, an equity statement, or a statement of shareholders’ equity. Boilerplate templates of the statement of retained earnings can be found online. It is …

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Shareholder’s Equity: Formula with Examples

Retained earnings are the part of a company’s profits that it keeps for reinvestment after dividends and other distributions are paid to investors. Total liabilities consist of current liabilities and long-term liabilities. Current liabilities are debts that are due for repayment within one year, such as accounts payable and taxes payable. Long-term liabilities are obligations …

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