Studies show dividend stocks outperform non-payers by a wide margin during almost all periods. They also show that stocks that initiate dividends and then raise them are the best stocks to buy overall. For the most part, though, […]
And if there is a suspension, owners of cumulative preference shares receive payouts before owners of common stock receive dividend payments. When a stock dividend is issued, the total value of equity remains the same from both the […]
If one or more payments have been missed where regular payments are contractually required, such as mortgage or rent payments and utility or telephone bills, the account is in arrears. Payments that are made at the end of […]
There is no reason on earth that anyone with any disability should be forced to live like a pauper or have things like health insurance impacted. I am thrilled to learn that with the introduction of ABLEnow the […]
The ideas and best practices here are a peppering of my personal experiences, research, and conversations I had with with Zach Nies, Keith Nottinson, and Jim Benson. Kanban has come a long way from its origins in lean […]
While a high Current Ratio is generally positive, an excessively high ratio may indicate underutilized assets. It’s essential to consider industry norms and the company’s specific circumstances. For example, in some industries, like technology, companies may maintain lower […]
Debt ratios vary greatly amongst industries, so when comparing them from one company to the other, it is important to do so within the same industry. By closely monitoring the bad debt to sales ratio, your business can […]
For example, supermarkets move inventory very quickly, and their stock would likely represent a large portion of their current assets. To strip out inventory for supermarkets would make their current liabilities look inflated relative to their current assets under the […]
A company budgeted the standard price for a raw material at $4 per unit. Due to bulk purchasing discounts, the actual price paid was $3.50 per unit. In a perfect world, actual costs would always align with the […]
For example, supermarkets move inventory very quickly, and their stock would likely represent a large portion of their current assets. To strip out inventory for supermarkets would make their current liabilities look inflated relative to their current assets under the […]
The results of all financial transactions that occur during an accounting period are summarized in the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. The financial statements of most companies are audited annually by an […]